Made with thinly sliced zucchini that's sauteed, this Zucchini Crescent Pie uses flaky crescent rolls instead of a traditional pie crust.
Let me show you how to make another crescent roll recipe that's the perfect side dish addition to add to dinner tonight. This would also make a great meal if you add a side salad.
Today I'm going to share with you a delicious easy recipe for zucchini crescent pie. Well, it's a zucchini pie with crescent rolls because it doesn't use a traditional pie crust dough recipe.
Pillsbury Zucchini Pie
This zucchini crescent pie recipe is another easy zucchini recipe that can be served for dinner or even brunch. You're going to love the taste of the sauteed zucchini with cheese.
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Pillsbury Crescent Roll Recipes
Crescent rolls are a versatile ingredient that can elevate both savory and sweet recipes. These flaky, buttery rolls can be filled with an assortment of delicious ingredients.
If you're looking for sweet recipes, you'll love my Peach Dumplings or my Apple Dumplings. I love using the crescent rolls as a base to create a delicious Fruit Tart .
The light and airy texture of the crescent rolls pairs great with the sweet and tangly flavor of my Easy Cream Cheese Breakfast Danish that can be served for either breakfast or as a dessert!
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Top Tip
The secret to making this zucchini crescent pie so delicious is to slice the zucchini really thin. You can use a sharp knife or a mandolin slicer. Please be careful and use the guard that comes with all slicers.
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- Thinly sliced zucchini
- Butter
- Dried parsley
- Garlic powder
- Basil
- Oregano
- Eggs
- Pillsbury crescent rolls or crescent sheet pastry
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Brown Mustard
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Slice the zucchini into thin circles and then in half. You can use a sharp knife or even a mandolin slicer.
Step 2: Next, melt the butter in a large skillet and then add the thinly sliced zucchini. Cook for about 10 minutes or until the zucchini is softened.
Step 3: Season with salt and pepper. Feel free to add your favorite spices as well! Allow the mixture cool down a few minutes before adding the eggs. Do not add the egg and cheese mixture while the zucchini is cooking. You will have scrambled eggs.
Assemble the Pillsbury Zucchini Pie
Step 4: Unfold the crescent rolls and press them into a greased 9x13 casserole dish. Spread mustard over the dough, then top with a mixture of eggs, mozzarella cheese, and cooled zucchini. Finally, sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
Baking Instructions
Step 5: Bake at 375° F for 30 minutes or until the mixture is set. If you notice the pie getting brown, cover it with aluminum foil during the last ten minutes of cooking.
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Storage Tips
Allow the zucchini pie to cool completely before storing it.
Wrap it tightly with aluminum foil or place it in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating Tips
When you're ready to enjoy the leftover zucchini pie, reheat in the microwave until the pie is heated through.
If you want to reheat in the oven, wrap the leftover slices with aluminum foil and reheat at 350°F until the pie is warmed through.
More Vegetable Recipes to Love
If you're craving the flavors of summer, zucchini is the star ingredient to try! For a fun party appetizer, whip up Zucchini Pizza Bites with their melty cheese and savory sauce.
Seeking a healthy, flavorful main course? Grilled Steak with Zucchini Spiral Noodles offers a satisfying balance of protein and veggies. And for a decadent but light side dish or vegetarian meal, a Zucchini Ricotta Mozzarella Galette provides a cheesy, crusty delight.
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Zucchini Pie with Crescent Roll Crust
Ingredients
- 4 cups zucchini thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 eggs
- 8 oz. refrigerated crescent rolls
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 2 teaspoon Brown Mustard
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a frying pan, melt the butter and add the zucchini. Cook for about ten minutes or until the zucchini is softened.
- Add the spices, salt and pepper.
- Remove from heat and allow the zucchini to cool slightly.
- Open up the crescent rolls and spread them into the bottom of a 9X12 baking dish, pressing the seams together.
- Spread the mustard on top of the crescent rolls.
- Combine the eggs and mozzarella cheese together in a mixing bowl. Add to the slightly cooled zucchini mixture.
- Spread the entire mixture evenly on top of the crescent rolls.
- Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake at 375 for 30 minutes or until the mixture is set. You may need to cover the pie with aluminum foil during the last ten minutes of cooking if you notice the pie is getting too brown.
Notes
This recipe has been updated since it first appeared in 2013 with new photos, information and a new printable recipe card that includes nutritional information. I hope you enjoy the updates as much as I enjoyed working on them!
Carol Noeth says
Can this be made the day before?
Lois says
It could, but it's best served fresh from the oven.
Denise Rypma says
Oh wow!!! This recipe came out in the late 70's or early 80's and I've been making it ever since. The lady that came up with this won $40, 000 in a Pillsbury cook-off. I still have the original recipe cut from Good Housekeeping Magazine, though I don't know why... you can barely read it and I definitely know it by heart! The original recipe uses regular yellow mustard and I've added onions to the zucchini, and drain it well...
Enjoy this recipe, everyone I've served it to loves it!!!
Lois says
Thank you! Yes, this is a very old recipe. A friend of mine gave it to me years ago and she said she's had it for years as well. Thanks for visiting.
Sylvia C says
question- so there is no need to bake the crescent rolls in bottom of pan first before placing all ingredients into pan?
Lois says
There is no need to pre-bake the crescent rolls. Thanks for visiting.
Jacquelyn Sue Stager says
I'm thinking of making this in store bought pie crusts since that's what I have on hand. Would that work? Also what about yellow squash? Would that work too? Or a combination? Thanks for this easy recipe!
Lois says
I believe the combination of yellow squash and zucchini would work great. I think you could use store-bought pie crusts, but I haven't tried. Let me know how it turns out!
Pamela Fink says
Instead of mozzarella would provolone,swiss cheese work out ok?
Lois says
Yes, you can certainly try a different cheese. Please come back and let me know how the recipe turns out for you.
June says
This sounds really good and we always have too many zucchini so am always looking for new ways to use them. Would like to make it without the mustard as we don't use t do you think it would still be OK?
Lois says
You can leave the mustard out! It just adds a different layer of flavor. Let me know how the recipe turns out for you! Thank you for visiting.
Sam - Raggedy Bits says
What a scrummy recipe! Will be adding this to our menu plan this week! And can't wait to use the zucchini straight from our garden,
Thank you so much for sharing your delicious recipe with us over at Waste Not Wednesday!
Lois says
Thank you for featuring my recipe!
Deborah says
This looks so good!
Lois says
Thanks Deborah! We love zucchini recipes and this one is really tasty.
bloxorz says
The knowledge you share really changes me in life, I sincerely thank you for the things you have done, sure your blog will help more people. Sincerely thanks
happy wheels says
This looks amazing, so simple but full of flavour. Love it!
madalin stunt cars says
This looks and sounds so delicious! I must try! Thanks for posting!
Susan F. says
This looks superb. I shared the link to this post, and your post for Parmesan Crusted Zucchini in a roundup of Zucchini recipes on my blog today. Thanks for some wonderful inspiration of how to use the abundance of zucchini my garden is producing!
Sydney Andersen says
I have a ton of zucchini from my garden this summer and this pie would be a great way to use it all up! Thanks for linking up with us at Dream. Create. Inspire! I hope we will see you tomorrow night!
Bridget L says
What's not to love about this?! Using the crescent rolls as a base is perfect. What a great texture those rolls must give this dish. Thank you so much for sharing with us at the Inspire Me Mondays Link-Up! Bridget - The Recipe Wench
Susan F. says
This sounds wonderful, and thanks for the suggestion to use less butter! It caught my eye at the Motivation Monday linkup, and I am pinning it to try soon!
Joann Woolley says
I love something simple and unique. I buy zucchini all the time so I need to give this a try. Pinning now.
Miz Helen says
Hi Lois,
This is a fabulous Zucchini dish and I can't wait to taste it! Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a great week.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Marsha Baker says
I am making this before the weekend is over. Looks luscious...and I LOVE anything/everything using crescent rolls. Thanks so much for sharing.
Devi McDonald says
Putting this one on the menu soon!!
Devi @ Diddles & Dumplings
http://www.diddlesanddumplings.com
Lillian (My Recipe Journey) says
YUM! I found this on 'The Midnight Bakers' Meatless Monday post! I love all the ingredients and how thinly you sliced the zucchini...it looks so pretty with the thin green swirls! And I agree!You don't need that much butter! Great post!
ourlittlefamilyadventure says
Lois, this looks terrific and it's a great way to use all those zucchini in the garden. Thanks for sharing it during our Iron Chef Brunch Cook Off.
Susanne B says
This looks delicious - I love zucchini and am always looking for new ideas.
Sue
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says
This looks amazing, so simple but full of flavour. Love it!
Cindy Eikenberg, Little Miss Celebration says
Lois, this sounds so delicious and it just made me so happy that you joined us and shared your wonderful recipe at Best of the Weekend! Pinning to our party board and I'm definitely sharing this on FB over the weekend! Hope your weekend is happy and fantastic!
Cerena says
Such a great idea! I just bought the most gigantic zucchini from the farmers market and was looking for a great recipe. I will try this!
Blackberry Lane says
Hi Lois, Some how over the months, I lost track of your blog. Ran across it just now and have signed back on. This looks like a delicious recipe. Hope your day is going well. Mildred