#202 – Zucchini Casserole, Zucchini Patties & Frosted Zucchini Brownies

Zucchini Patties

• 2 cups zucchini, grated
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup flour
• Dash of pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 1 cup soda crackers, crushed
• 1 tsp baking powder

Combine all ingredients. Heat a small amount of cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Make small patties and fry on both sides for a couple of minutes, or until browned well on both sides. Serve immediately.

Zucchini Casserole

• 6 cups zucchini, chopped
• 1 cup sour cream
• 3/4 cup onion, chopped
• 6-8 oz. chicken flavored stuffing mix
• 1 cup carrots, shredded
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 can cream of chicken soup

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large saucepan, cook zucchini in a little water for about 4 minutes. Add carrots and remove from heat. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup liquid. In a separate bowl, combine soup, sour cream, and onions; mix well and add to zucchini with reserved liquid. Melt butter and combine with stuffing mix including flavor packet. Spread half the stuffing in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Pour vegetable mixture over stuffing, then layer remaining stuffing on top. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.

Frosted Zucchini Brownies

Batter

• 2 cups flour
• 1/3 cup baking cocoa
• 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 cups shredded zucchini
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cups walnuts
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

Frosting

• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. In a small bowl, combine the zucchini, sugar, and oil; stir into dry ingredients until blended. Stir in walnuts and vanilla. Pour into a greased 9 x 13 x 2 inch baking pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack before frosting.