Ingredients

  • 2 lb. medium zucchini, sliced
  • 8 oz. sour cream
  • 1 Tbsp. grated cheddar cheese
  • 1-1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. paprika
  • 1 egg yolk, beaten
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped chives (optional)
  • 1/2 c. bread crumbs
  • 2 Tbsp. melted butter

Method

  • Cook zucchini in a small amount of boiling, salted water until tender crisp; drain.
  • Place in greased 1-1/2 quart casserole.
  • Melt butter in same pan as used for zucchini.
  • Stir in sour cream, cheese, salt and paprika.
  • Cook over low heat stirring constantly until cheese is melted (do not overheat or boil). Remove from heat; stir in egg yolk and chives.
  • Toss bread crumbs with melted butter.
  • Stir cheese mixture into zucchini and cover with bread crumb mixture.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until slightly brown on top.