Granny's Italian Zucchini Pie is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines fresh zucchini, herbs, cheese, and eggs baked in a flaky pie crust. This hearty pie is perfect for a family dinner or gathering with friends.
Ingredients
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 refrigerated pie crust
- Cooking spray
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine zucchini, mozzarella, Parmesan, basil, parsley, eggs, milk, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Unroll the pie crust and press it into the prepared pie dish.
- Pour the zucchini mixture into the pie crust.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the pie is set and golden brown.
- Let the pie cool slightly before slicing and serving.
- Enjoy Granny's Italian Zucchini Pie warm or at room temperature.
Interesting Facts
Zucchini is a versatile and nutritious vegetable that is a good source of vitamins A and C.
This recipe can be easily customized by adding other vegetables or herbs to suit your taste.
Granny's Italian Zucchini Pie is a great way to use up an abundance of zucchini from the garden.