Zucchini Recipes - Casserole and Cookies...

In this season of zucchini overload - allow me to share two recipes with you.

 First up - a main dish that I often make using broccoli.  

But the recipe actually calls for zucchini.  We love it!

 (No oven required.)

Sausage Supper

 

1 lb. bulk sausage

1 c. chopped onion

1 can cream of mushroom soup (I make my own - gluten free)

1 c. chicken broth

1 t. garlic salt 

 4-5 c. sliced or cubed zucchini

3 c. cooked rice

1-2 c. grated cheese

Brown sausage w/ onion.  Drain fat.  Stir in soup, broth, salt, & zucchini.  

Cover & simmer approx. 10 min. till vegetables tender.  

Gently stir in rice and top w/ rice.  

Cover and cook on low till rice hot and cheese melted.

 

Next - how about some cookies?  With lemon and zucchini?...

Lemon Zucchini Drops

 

1/2 c. butter, softened

1 c. sugar

1 egg

1 c. shredded zucchini

1 t. grated lemon peel

2 c. flour

1 t. baking soda

1 t. baking powder

1 t. cinnamon

1/2 t. salt

1/2 c. raisins

1/2 c. chopped walnuts (opt.)

 

Lemon Glaze 

(combine till thin and spreadable)

2 c. conf. sugar

2-3 T. lemon juice

 

Cream butter, sugar till fluffy. Add egg, zucchini & lemon peel.

Combine dry ingredients and gradually add to creamed mixture.

  Stir in raisins and walnuts.

Drop by spoonfuls on lightly greased (opt.) baking sheet.

Bake 350 degrees 8-10 min.

When cool - drizzle w/ lemon glaze.

 

 

Hope you enjoy them!  Let me know...