Description
Hey there, kitchen friend! Olivia here, bringing you a warm, golden hug in pie form. If your fridge is bursting with summer zucchini (or you just crave cozy Italian flavors), this Cheesy Zucchini Pie is your new obsession. Imagine tender zucchini, caramelized onions, melty mozzarella, and a buttery crust that shatters just right—every bite feels like Nonna’s sunny porch in Tuscany. No fancy tricks, just humble veggies transformed into comfort food magic. Grab that rolling pin and let’s turn garden abundance into your next favorite slice!
Ingredients
For the Crust:
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½ cup warm water (105–110°F)
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½ tbsp active dry yeast
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½ tbsp sugar (or honey)
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4 tbsp softened butter (or plant butter)
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1 egg (or flax egg)
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½ tsp salt
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2½ cups all-purpose flour
For the Filling:
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6–8 cups zucchini, sliced ¼” thick
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2 tbsp butter (or olive oil)
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¾ tsp salt (divided)
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1 small onion, diced
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2 cups shredded mozzarella
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¼ tsp dried basil + ¼ tsp garlic powder (or 2 cloves fresh garlic)
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2 eggs, whisked
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2 tbsp Dijon mustard
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Parmesan for topping
Instructions
1️⃣ Crust: Mix warm water, yeast, and sugar; rest 5 mins until foamy. Add butter, egg, salt, and 1 cup flour. Stir, then gradually mix in remaining flour. Knead 3–4 mins until smooth. Cover and let rise 1 hr.
2️⃣ Pre-Bake: Roll dough to fit a 9″ pie dish. Dock with fork. Blind bake at 375°F (190°C) for 7–10 mins.
3️⃣ Zucchini Prep: Toss slices with ½ tsp salt in colander. Drain 30 mins. Squeeze well! Sauté onion in butter until soft, then add zucchini + ¼ tsp salt. Cook until tender and dry. Pat dry again—trust me!
4️⃣ Mix Filling: Combine zucchini, onion, mozzarella, basil, garlic powder, mustard, and eggs.
5️⃣ Bake: Pour filling into crust, sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake 30–35 mins until golden, center set. Rest 15 mins before slicing.
Notes
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Salt & drain zucchini well—Nonna’s secret for no soggy pie!
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Add chili oil drizzle or balsamic glaze for a gourmet twist.
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Store leftovers chilled; reheat in a toaster oven for the perfect crust.
- Prep Time: 30 min (+ rise)
- Cook Time: 35 min
Nutrition
- Calories: 350 cal Per Slice
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 12g