Garden Squares
- SERVES
- 15
- COOK TIME
- 30 Min
When you're in a hurry to make something garden-fresh, these are perfect! Just mix 'em and bake 'em to feed to your hungry crowd!
What You'll Need
- 1 cup biscuit baking mix
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 1/2 cup shredded zucchini (See Tip)
What to Do
- Preheat the oven to 350 degree F.
- Place the biscuit baking mix in a large bowl, then mix in the remaining ingredients except the zucchini.
- Fold in the zucchini, then distribute the mixture evenly in a 9" x 13" baking pan that has been coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until set in center.
- Let sit 5 minutes, then cut into squares and serve, or chill and rewarm just before serving.
Mr. Food Test Kitchen Tip!
- Be sure to dry your shredded zucchini with a paper towel to get rid of extra moisture! That way your Zucchini Squares won't turn out soggy.
- This is great as is, but why not try adding some dried basil, dillweed or your favorite seasonings? And how 'bout serving these with spaghetti sauce or your own favorite dipping sauces?
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Rnbowgrl
Jul 31, 2018
This is such an awesome way to use up any excess zucchini, which I always seem to have on hand...and am really learning that there are so many wonderful things you do with it. Love, love, love, the suggestions that were given by cindywilsey...swiss cheese is a definite add in for me and the spinach and mushrooms sound like a great idea as well! Do you think, this recipe would work with almond flour instead of the baking mix? I'm really trying to cut the carbs out of my diet.
Test Kitchen Team
Aug 02, 2018
The Test Kitchen has not tried this, and does not think it will work because the baking mix will help it rise and almond flour will not.
msdeb21
Jun 30, 2018
This recipe makes for a great appetizer or a side dish. I know zucchini will be in season soon at the farmers' markets, so I am getting my zucchini recipe file ready! I love zucchini casseroles and bread and fried zucchini slices. This recipe shows an idea of serving it with a dipping sauce. I love the idea of trying it with marinara sauce.
Kamicat
Aug 11, 2015
I love the comments from cindywilsey! Very good and helpful suggestions for tweaking the recipe. And she put in humor too! I plan to make this for a group dinner in Sept. Thank you, cindy.
cindywilsey 827766 5
Aug 01, 2015
The servings are appetizer sized portions Most bars baked in a x pan are cut into bars rows by - at least where I live To serve as a supper side dish I cut this into rows by rows or if a bit piggish the day I make it by The leftovers freeze beautifully wrapped tightly in foil or first baking parchment then into a freezer bag - just take out the number of servings you need put in the oven thaw heat I do the foil wrap thing for myself - never got around to getting a new microwave after the last one conked out However my nieces tell me the parchment wrapped portions 'nuke up' just fine Because I like to play variations on a theme when I see a good recipe method I have a couple variations I like to make of this One I call Spinach Salad…Read More Squares - I replace the Parmesan with cup Swiss cheese the zucchini with or ounces of thawed wrung out spinach or ounces sliced sauteed mushrooms about ounces crumbled cooked bacon On occasions when self-pity is called for you forgot to buy vegetable oil on the last grocery run replace up to half of the oil with bacon dripping - very unhealthy but very very delicious Do not put the mushrooms in without sauteing them first or you will have a mess that does not set up Similarly with the spinach - if you are using fresh you must first wilt it wring it out before chopping Spinach mushrooms give off so much water as they cook that your squares would never firm up Less work but also delicious are what I refer to Kole Squares - leave the Parmesan as is or replace it with cup of another cheese you like replace the zucchini with cups of a vegetable from the kole family - broccoli cauliflower broccolini kohlrabi small Brussels sprouts cut in half or kale Which ever you choose be sure to par cook it because the firmer kole vegetables are much firmer than the zucchini All of these vegetables are members of the Brassica family of plants - or if your great-grandpa came over from Germany the kole family of plants A bit of cooked diced chicken goes well with the broccoli or Brussels sprouts to make a one dish meal I really like using a rotisserie chicken for this if I need to assemble in a hurry Try the variations they give you really tasty side dish for cold weather suppers - and I like the spinach version for brunch on the weekends
cindywilsey 827766 5
Aug 01, 2015
Please forgive the passages where there are lapses with mixed up word order /or omitted prepositions. The little window in which we are to type a reply makes proof reading tricky.
prestonkellyann 32 27658
Aug 04, 2012
OMG! Im doing this today!! My garden produces a LOT of Zuchs. Can I grate some as well to mix in? Thanks whoever you are!!!!!
cindywilsey 827766 5
Aug 01, 2015
I wouldn't grate in the zuchs. They would exude too much liquid. Grated very well drained or even squeezed out (like with thawed frozen spinach) would probably work nicely.
mlp0607 2480825
Aug 04, 2012
I'm making these today for a party this evening, but adding a little chopped pepperoni to the mix.
cookster32643
Aug 24, 2011
My whole family loves these. My niece asked me to make them for her party. They are her favorite and they are great tasting.
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