Baked Zucchini Chips

Good and good for you.  These are a great appetizer that needs to be done at the last minute but no big deal.  They're fast to make.  Serves 4


Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
• 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 pound zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Vegetable cooking spray

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 450°. Process first 3 ingredients in a food processor 10 to 15 seconds or until finely ground. Stir together breadcrumb mixture and cheese in a medium bowl. Toss zucchini rounds with oil. Dredge zucchini, 1 round at time, in breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Place rounds in a single layer in a jelly-roll pan coated with cooking spray. Bake 30 minutes or until browned and crisp. Serve hot.

Zucchini, Squash and Corn Casserole

Nothing better for a buffet than a casserole.  And if asked to bring one during the summer, well, then this is the one to bring.  Makes 8-10 servings

Photo: Hector Sanchez

Ingredients

• 
  1 1/2 pounds yellow squash, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
• 1 1/2 pounds zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
• 1/4 cup butter, divided
• 2 cups diced sweet onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 cups fresh corn kernels
• 1 1/2 cups (6 oz.) freshly shredded white Cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon table salt
• 1 1/2 cups soft, fresh breadcrumbs, divided
• 1 cup freshly grated Asiago cheese, divided

Preparation

1. 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Bring first 2 ingredients and water to cover to a boil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, and boil 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; gently press between paper towels.
2. 2. Melt 2 Tbsp. butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; add onion, and sauté 10 minutes or until tender. Add garlic, and sauté 2 minutes.
3. 3. Stir together squash, onion mixture, corn, next 6 ingredients, and 1/2 cup each breadcrumbs and Asiago cheese just until blended. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
4. 4. Melt remaining 2 Tbsp. butter. Stir in remaining 1 cup breadcrumbs and 1/2 cup Asiago cheese. Sprinkle over casserole.
5. 5. Bake at 350° for 45 to 50 minutes or until golden brown and set. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Southern Living 
JULY 2013