Marrying the veggie freshness of zucchini, spinach, and shallots with a slightly soufflé-like texture and the gooey decadence of gouda makes these Individual Zucchini Gouda Bakes the perfect side to pop onto your guests plates (or to pack for your lunch)!
Keyword: Casserole, Easy, Gluten-Free, Keto, Side Dish, Vegetarian, Zucchini
Prep Time: 30 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 45 minutesminutes
Total Time: 1 hourhour15 minutesminutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 251kcal
Ingredients
2ZucchiniMedium. Sliced into ⅛ - inch rounds
3ShallotsMedium. Sliced ¼ inch thick
1.5teaspoonGarlicMinced
2tablespoonsAvocado Oil
7.5ouncesBaby Spinach
8EggsJumbo
6tablespoonsUnsweetened Almond Milk
1cupDinner Party Diaries Original Baking Mix
¼teaspoonGround Black Pepper
2.25cupsGouda CheeseShredded. Use goat cheese gouda for a “lactose light” version.
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Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Liberally coat 12 coquettes or 4-ounce ramekins with nonstick cooking spray. (Alternatively, you can use a muffin pan, but you’ll need more than 12 muffin cups to fit all of it.)
Slice 2 Zucchini (medium) into ⅛ – inch rounds. Slice 3 Shallots (medium) into ¼ – inch thick slices. Mince 1.5 teaspoon Garlic (if not using pre-minced).
2 Zucchini, 3 Shallots, 1.5 teaspoon Garlic
Heat 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced Zucchini and cook until soft, 4 to 6 minutes. Add sliced Shallots and minced Garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant (about 30-60 seconds). Turn the heat down to low and add 7.5 ounces Baby Spinach. Cover and allow it to wilt for about 2 minutes. Stir, recover, and let stand until completely wilted (about 5 minutes). Remove from the heat, uncover, and allow the mixture to cool for at least 10 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk 8 Eggs and 6 tablespoons Unsweetened Almond Milk until smooth. Then whisk in 1 cup Dinner Party Diaries Original Baking Mix, and ¼ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper. Combine thoroughly until the Baking Mix is completely incorporated.
8 Eggs, 6 tablespoons Unsweetened Almond Milk, 1 cup Dinner Party Diaries Original Baking Mix, ¼ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
Stir in 2.25 cups Gouda Cheese (shredded).
2.25 cups Gouda Cheese
Pour the egg mixture into the prepared dishes and top with the vegetables, pressing them into the batter.
Bake at 375°F for 20 – 25 minutes or until the casserole is puffed and the edges are beginning to set. Check the center for doneness and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes if needed. Toothpick inserted in the center should come away without runny egg mixture. Allow to cool. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.