Zucchini
Zucchini
I think everyone I know that grows zucchini complains every year because they always have so many!
So let's use 'em up!
Deep Fried Zucchini
Makes 4 to 5 dozen
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 cup milk
1 egg
1 pound fresh zucchini (about 3 medium)
Butter flavor crisco for frying
Grated Parmesan cheese
In medium mixing bowl combine 1 cup flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, lemon pepper, onion powder, milk and egg. Blend until smooth. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Cut zucchini into 1/4-inch diagonal slices. Rinse and pat dry. Shake slices in remaining 1/2 cup flour to coat.
In deep-fat fryer or deep saucepan heat 2 to 3 inches crisco to 375ºF. Dip floured zucchini in chilled batter. Let excess drip back into bowl. Fry a few at a time in hot oil for 4 to 4-1/2 minutes, or until golden brown, turning several times. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately or keep warm in 175ºF oven. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Tip: to make a day ahead, prepare and fry as directed. Cool. cover and refrigerate. Reheat in single layer on baking sheet in 425ºF oven for about 10 minutes, or until hot. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Zucchini Meatloaf
2 lbs ground beef, 1 c grated zucchini, 1/4 lb shredded Swiss cheese or mozzarella, 1 c bread crumbs . Mix the following ingredients altogether: 1 egg, 1 sm. onion minced, 2 tb chili sauce, 1 tb Worchestershire sauce, 1 t salt, 2 t pepper, 1/4 t thyme, 1/2 c bread crumbs
Saute zucchini in a little butter. Add Swiss and bread crumbs. Combine the beef and the mixture and spread on lg. sheet of wax paper (or plastic wrap). Pat into rectangle and spread zucchini mixture on top. Roll up like jelly roll, bake 350 degrees 1 hr or till browned, maybe 1 1/4 hrs or more. Serves 6-8
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