ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE WITH PROSCUITTO AND CHEESE
This casserole is full of flavor coming from the prosciutto and the cheese. This dish can stand on its own but will also make a great side for a meal with grilled chicken or beef.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbs extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbs butter
- 1 lb zucchini, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices over medium heat
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup chopped prosciutto
- 2 Tbs chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 Tbs grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese
- 6 oz grilled chicken
- pepper
- salt
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 400°F.2. Heat the oil and butter in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat.3. Add the zucchini and cook, stirring frequently, just until it begins to soften and exude their liquid, about 5 minutes.4. Remove from the heat.5. Beat the eggs in a large mixing bowl.6. Stir in the prosciutto, sun-dried tomatoes and cheese and season with pepper to taste.7. Pour the egg mixture over the zucchini.8. Transfer to the preheated oven and bake until the center is set and the top is golden brown, about 20 minutes.9. While casserole is cooking, salt and pepper the chicken and grill until internal temperature of 165˚F is reached.10. Remove casserole from oven and serve with grilled chicken.
