Summer Squash Squares
Makes:
8 Servings
This side dish is great for a big holiday meal or potluck. Try it with different veggies for a fun twist.
Ingredients
- 4 eggs, beaten lightly
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (or cooking oil of choice)
- 3 cups thinly sliced zucchini (or yellow squash)
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup biscuit mix
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley (or 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley)
- 1/3 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1 cup grated carrots
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Mix all ingredients thoroughly and pour into a greased 13x9-inch baking dish.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until bubbly and brown.
- Cut into 8 squares and serve while warm.
Notes
- To freeze: Cool, and cut into squares. Freeze squares on a cookie sheet. when they are frozen, put into freezer bags. When ready to use, take out of the freezer bag, place in microwaveable covered container. Reheat in microwave at medium setting.
- Try 8 egg whites in place of whole egg for less cholesterol and fat.
- Add other thinly chopped fresh veggies into the mix -- green or red sweet peppers, spinach, broccoli.
- Try using the Better Baking Mix recipe instead of biscuit mix.
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Adapted from Squash Squares, Farm Fresh Summertime Recipes
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