Zucchini Puff Pies

Yield: 8 pies

Source: Cajun Recipes

4 medium Zucchini

½ cup onion

2 Tbsp butter

1 clove garlic, minced

1 cup bread crumbs

1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

1 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped

2 eggs

1 tsp ground pepper

1 pkg frozen puff pastry

1 egg white

Preheat oven to 400° F. Move oven rack to middle position.

Steam zucchini until tender.

Puree zucchini in blender/food processor.

Sauté onions and minced garlic in butter until tender.

Add onions, garlic, cheese, bread crumbs, eggs and herbs to zucchini.

Thaw frozen puff pastry for 20 minutes.

Roll out each sheet on slightly floured board.

Divide each sheet into 4 squares.

Fill each of the 8 squares with zucchini mixture leaving 1" border on all sides.

Brush border with egg white; prick top with fork.

Place pies on cookie sheet and bake in 400° F oven for 30 minutes or till golden brown.

Serve warm.