This Cheddar-Veggie Appetizer Torte is a fantastic vegetable quiche that tastes fantastic whether it is served warm or cold. Bring it to your next picnic or serve it for a family lunch in summer.
To make this delicious appetizer, start by combining cracker crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased pan. Sprinkle the base with Cheddar cheese. Make the filling by sauteing zucchini, mushrooms, onion, and yellow pepper in a skillet until tender. Spoon the mixture over the cheese. Beat cream cheese in a bowl until smooth. Add eggs and beat until just combined. Stir in bacon and pour over the vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bake until the center is almost set. Remove to cool on a wire rack. Remove from the pan and serve warm or chilled.
To make Cheddar-Veggie Appetizer Torte, you will need the following ingredients:
Combine 1 ⅓ cups of cracker crumbs and butter in a small bowl. Press the mixture onto the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan.
Sprinkle the base with 2 cups of shredded Cheddar cheese.
Saute 1 small finely chopped zucchini, ½ a cup of sliced fresh mushrooms, ⅓ cup of finely chopped red onion, ¼ cup of finely chopped sweet yellow pepper in a skillet with 1 tablespoon of olive oil until tender. Spoon the mixture over the cheese.
Beat 1 tub of cream cheese in a bowl until smooth. Add 4 eggs and beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in 2 tablespoons of crumbled bacon and pour over vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Place the pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 375 °F for 30-35 minutes until the center is almost set.
Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.
Carefully slide a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen the quiche and remove sides of the pan.
Serve warm or cold.
Cheddar-Veggie Appetizer Torte is a fantastic meat-free quiche that is delicious served warm or cold. Try this recipe out soon and please come back to leave a comment with your thoughts.
¡Delicioso! Preparé este torte para una reunión familiar y todos quedaron encantados. La mezcla de verduras con queso cheddar es increíble. Lo hice con mis hijos y fue muy divertido. Definitivamente, lo haré de nuevo.
This torte was supper easy to make! I took it to a picnic and everyone loved it.
This torte was a hit at our family picnic!
Made this for a picnic and everyone loved it. So easy and delish, a total crowd pleaser.
Great summer dish!
Superb
Made this Cheddar-Veggie Appetizer Torte for a family picnic last weekend and it was a hit. The cheese just melted in your mouth, and the zuchinni added a lovely touch. My kids couldn’t get enough, which was a relief. So simple yet so delish, defo gonna make it again.
Made this torte for a family picnic. Everyone loved it! The flavors were just superb and very easy to make.
Superb! I made this torte for a family picnic, and my kids couldn't get enough! They loved the cheesy, veggie goodness. It's perfect warm or cold, and I even added some leftover ham I had. It was a hit! Thank you for this easy and delicious recipe!
Superb veggie bliss!
Delicious! Made this for a family gathering, and everyone loved it. It was easy to prepare and tasted great warm or cold. Definitely will be making it again!
Súper fácil, man!
Yo, this Cheddar-Veggie Appetizer Torte is the bomb. Made it for my fam's picnic and they were lovin' it! Super easy to whip up, plus I snuck in some extra veggies. It was gone in no time and the kids couldn’t get enough. Big thanks for a rad recipe!
¡Increible torte! Lo hice para un picnic y todos amaron. Sencillo y lleno de sabor.
Absolutely great flavor and ease.
