Recipe: Zucchini Puff-Up (using cracker crumbs)

ZUCCHINI PUFF-UP

"This dish is light and tender - almost like a souffle and is good to serve with roast meats."

4 cups chopped zucchini
1 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup water
5 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided use
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon grated horseradish (optional, or to taste)
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 cup coarse cracker crumbs

Combine zucchini and onion in a saucepan. Add water; cover and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well.

Mash zucchini, add 2 tablespoons butter, salt, pepper and horseradish. Cool.

Add egg and mix thoroughly. Pour into greased 1-quart baking dish. Top with crumbs that have been browned in the remaining 3 tablespoons butter.

Bake in 350 degree F oven for 30 minutes.

Source: Jo Merrill