top of page
Syrian Baked Zucchini with Cheese
Ingredients :

​

2 lb Zucchini, peeled and grated
1/2 cup Milk
2 tbl Vegetable oil
1 lrg Onion, chopped (3/4 cup)
10 oz Kashkeval or Muenster cheese, grated OR 1 1/2 cups kashkeval and 1 cup Muenster, grated
6 lrg Eggs, lightly beaten
1 tsp Salt
Ground black pepper, to taste
3/4 tsp Sugar
3 tbl Chopped fresh parsley or dill, optional

​

Method :

​

* Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8-inch-square or 11-by-7-inch baking pan or two 8-inch pie plates. Squeeze out any excess liquid from the zucchini. Bring the zucchini and milk to a low boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Drain.
* Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until golden, about 15 minutes. Combine the zucchini, onion, 2 cups of the cheese, the eggs, salt, pepper, sugar, and if desired, the parsley or dill.
* Spoon into the prepared pan and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
* Bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes.
* Serve warm or at room temperature.

bottom of page