Recipe Box, Dreaming of Summer Zucchini & Pimiento Cheese Strata
“Hey, do we have any more of those little quiche things?” HH asked
“Sure, they’re in the fridge,
Warm them up in the microwave, about 20-30 seconds per piece”
I created this dish with Summer on my mind
Even though zucchini is available year round,
it always reminds me of Summer and overflowing vegetable gardens
And pimiento cheese reminds me of the April Masters golf tournament
and summer picnics and parties
Lay the zucchini slices out on paper towels
Sprinkle them generously with kosher salt to draw out the water
The base of the strata is crescent roll dough, spread with a thin layer of mayo
Next mix the cheeses with beaten eggs and drained pimientos
Spread the cheese mix evenly over the mayonnaise
If you want to use prepared pimiento cheese from the grocery or your own recipe,
skip the mayonnaise, since it’s already in the prepared pimiento cheese,
but do mix the prepared pimiento cheese with 2 beaten eggs and then spread on the crust
The eggs make it puff and set
Feel free to add some crispy bacon 🥓
Blot zucchini slices with paper towels and place them on top of cheese
Add a sprinkle of Parmesan and some black pepper
Refrigerate for several hours at this point if desired
Bake for 30 minutes
Magic!
It’s actually like a thick crust pizza with a quiche like topping
This is such a versatile recipe!
We first had it for dinner with a big green salad
Then I cut the rest into smaller squares
We enjoyed it all week for lunch, a quick snack, and my favorite way was for breakfast!
A quick warm up of a square or two makes a great on the go breakfast
Zucchini & Pimiento Cheese Strata
Ingredients
- 2 thinly sliced zucchini about 12 oz
- kosher salt
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough 8 rolls
- 4 oz 1 cup, shredded Vermont White Cheddar
- 4 oz 1 cup, grated extra sharp cheddar cheese
- 2-4 oz. pimientos drained
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 oz. grated Parmesan cheese
- Pepper to taste
- dash of red pepper flakes for heat if desired
- 6-8 slices crispy bacon, optional
Instructions
- Place zucchini slices on paper towels and sprinkle generously with kosher salt. Let sit for at least 30 minutes to release juices. Pat dry
- Open up the crescent rolls and spread them into the bottom of a greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish, pressing the seams together. Spread with mayonnaise.
- Mix eggs, cheeses, and pimientos and spread into an even layer on top of mayonnaise. Top with Zucchini slices. Season with freshly ground pepper. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, Can be covered and refrigerated at this point.
- Bake at 375 for 30 minutes or until the mixture is set.
- Cut into wedges, rectangles or small squares. Great for Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Snack or Dinner.
- Will keep for a week in refrigerator. Microwave in 20-30 second intervals on high to reheat.
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Jenna, how fabulous is this dish! You are amazing with crescent rolls! I will definitely try this one because I love pimento cheese and the zucchini makes it SO healthy especially if you add bacon! Rainy Sunday this morning~
thanks Pam, I seriously ate a little of this every day, it is so good, and it tasted just as good the last day as the first…as for healthy, not so much, but at least you can count it as a serving of vegetables!
Now this sounds VERY tasty! Love zucchini and cheese, so will pin for sure. Thanks!
Thanks Cyndi, we really enjoyed this
Love the looks and sound of this, Jenna. Price’s pimento cheese spread is delish, and it would knock out a few steps for this already easy recipe. Thanks!
Thanks Rita, this is one of my new favorites, and using Price’s spread will make it a snap!
Yum!
I had to chuckle, in my quick view I read “dreaming of zucchini”… Um, not a dream I’ve ever had:@) But… I am dreaming of more summer like weather! Enjoy the game!!!
I love that so many people are rooting hard for your Eagles!!!
Now THAT looks tasty!
You have me dreaming of summer now too! 💐 This looks yummy, Jenna! 😊
Pinning this because I have to try it. Sounds yummy!
eye popping :O Yum Yum! 🙂
I love pizzas and I love zucchini! Great recipe with vegetables. Looks tasty and filling!
yes Nancy, dangerously tasty!
Sounds perfectly yummy Jenna! I love the idea of having a square or two to pull out for ‘on the go’ 🙂
Summer Magic indeed Jenna, I would be looking in the frig for more of these as well! Hope you are having a great day and thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with us at Full Plate Thursday.
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