Happy 5th birthday, Duke!

Duke is Jay’s constant companion, and the co-writer of our blog, The Feed Scoop. He and Mouse work hard to bring enjoyable and educational content to you every month! This month, we are going to add something new!   We are going to start including a few recipes with each monthly Feed Scoop post. First up, Zucchini Rolls!

Note: We will be using our OWN pictures for these recipes, not fancy schmancy internet photos so you can see what it will look like coming from your own kitchen!

 

Zucchini Rolls

Ingredients:
2 zucchini
8 eggs
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 pound ground beef
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tablespoon rosemary (you can use less if you don’t like rosemary, or even omit)
1 teaspoon crushed black pepper
1 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)

*the original recipe called for 2 tablespoons each of ketchup and tomato paste; I did not add these*

You can also add pepper to taste. Do not add extra salt, unless you really like salt, as the zucchini are salted.

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Slice zucchini into 1/4 to 1/2 inch rounds, place in a colander and toss with salt, set aside so they can rele

ase some of their liquid.

Cook ground beef with garlic and rosemary until browned. Set aside to cool.

Beat eggs with pepper, and nutmeg if using, together until frothy.

Line baking dish or baking pan (with sides) with parchment paper. Arrange zucchini slices on bottom, pour egg mixture over the top. Place in oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until set. Set aside until cool.

Spread ground beef over the top of eggs, cover with cheese, and using parchment paper, roll up and place back in oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until cheese melts.

Let cool a few minutes, then slice and serve!

Zucchini Rolls would also be awesome as a breakfast with pan sausage!  How about omitting the zucchini and adding asparagus tips, green onions and sun dried tomatoes. In that case though, we may want to call them Asparagus Rolls!  Switch it up and use Gruyère, Muenster, Swiss or your other favorite cheese! The options are endless!