Zucchini Cheddar Egg Squares Recipe

The useful part

1
Heat the oven to 375°F and oil an 8-inch baking dish. Squeeze the grated zucchini firmly in a clean towel.
2
Whisk the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Fold in the zucchini, cheddar, herbs, and breadcrumbs.
3
Spread the mixture evenly in the dish and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the center is set.
4
Cool completely, cut into eight squares, and pack two per serving.

Work with what you have

Easy substitutions

Use the closest swap that fits what you have and how you plan to pack it.

well-drained frozen spinach or grated yellow squash

feta or shredded Monterey Jack

Make the next meal easier

Warm a square in a split English muffin, or serve it beside a simple salad.

Cool portions before sealing. Refrigerate what you will eat within 3 days and freeze the rest in dated containers.

Reheat covered in the microwave for 30 to 45 seconds. Thaw frozen squares overnight first.

For cooling, storing, and reheating details, use the USDA references below.