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Cheesy yellow squash pie with ricotta and Parmesan.
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Sephardic Zucchini Casserole

Savory Turkish zucchini pie with ricotta and updated with the addition of shredded gruyere. Also called almodrote, this easy Turkish casserole will become everyone's favorite dish.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Broiling5 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Jewish, Mediterranean, Sephardic
Keyword: Almodrote, Almodrote recipe, zucchini casserole, zucchini feta pie
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 288kcal
Author: Samantha Ferraro
Cost: $10

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 cups shredded yellow squash or shredded zucchini about 2 medium sized zucchini
  • ½ cup ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ¾ cup grated Gruyere cheese divided
  • 3 whole eggs
  • ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs or sub Matzo meal for Passover
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil for oiling casserole dish
  • Grated Parmesan
  • Chives optional, chopped for garnish
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Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • If you haven't already, shred the squash or zucchini using the larger holes of a box grater and squeeze out any excess moisture.
  • Add the shredded squash to a large bowl along with the ricotta, crumbled feta, ½ cup of Gruyere, eggs and breadcrumbs and mix everything to combine.
  • Lightly oil a medium sized casserole dish and pour in the squash and cheese mixture.
  • Top with the remaining ¼ cup Gruyere cheese and a healthy grating of Parmesan cheese and bake for 35 minutes, until puffed up and bubbly. If you want to brown the top a bit, place the casserole under the broiler for 3-5 minutes, keeping a close eye on the top so it doesn't burn.
  • Once done, let it cool slightly and top with the optional chopped chives.

Notes

    • Squeeze the Zucchini: Remove excess moisture from the shredded zucchini to avoid a soggy casserole.
    • Make It Ahead: This casserole can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge. Reheat it gently in the oven to maintain its creamy texture.
    • Substitute green zucchini in place of the yellow squash, but if you can find yellow squash, definitely use that
    • Different Cheeses: I love the combination of feta, ricotta and Gruyere but feel free to play around and use different cheese such as mozzarella or gouda.
    • For Passover: Use matzo meal or freshly crushed matzo instead of panko breadcrumbs
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Nutrition

Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 182mg | Sodium: 395mg | Potassium: 406mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 855IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 449mg | Iron: 1mg