Cheesy Zucchini Crescent Pie
Discover a delightful combination of zucchini, cheese, and crescent roll dough in this Cheesy Zucchini Crescent Pie. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner, this savory pie is easy to make and full of flavor. Join us as we guide you through preparing this comforting dish step-by-step, along with tips to customize and enhance its taste.
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Ingredients for Cheesy Zucchini Crescent Pie
Prepare the following ingredients for Cheesy Zucchini Crescent Pie:
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| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Crescent roll dough | 2 (8 oz each) cans |
| Olive oil | 1/4 cup |
| Yellow onion, finely chopped | 1 small |
| Zucchini, thinly sliced | 2 lbs (about 4 medium) |
| Garlic, minced | 3 cloves |
| Dried basil | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Dried thyme | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Large eggs | 4 |
| All-purpose flour | 1 cup |
| Baking powder | 1 tablespoon |
| Parmesan cheese, freshly grated | 1/2 cup |
| Mozzarella cheese, grated | 1 cup |
| Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper | To taste |
Step-by-Step Instructions
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray.
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Prepare the Crescent Dough
Unroll one can of crescent roll dough and press it into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, covering the bottom completely. Press seams together to seal.
Cook the Zucchini Mixture
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Add thinly sliced zucchini, minced garlic, dried basil, and dried thyme to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until zucchini is tender and lightly browned, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Prepare the Batter
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, flour, baking powder, Parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese until smooth.
Combine and Bake
Spread the cooked zucchini mixture evenly over the crescent roll dough in the baking dish.
Pour the egg and cheese batter evenly over the zucchini mixture, spreading it to cover.
Top with Crescent Dough
Unroll the second can of crescent roll dough and place it over the top of the pie, stretching to cover. Press seams together to seal.
Bake the Pie
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Serve warm.
