In a medium saucepan cook the zucchini in the water for 5 minutes or until just tender; drain and set aside
Melt butter in the saucepan, add flour and bouillon granules
Gradually stir in milk;cooking until sauce is thick and smooth.
Remove sauce from heat, stir in cheese, pimento and thyme; keep stirring until cheese melts.
In a medium greased casserole dish, layer 1/2 of the potatoes, zucchini and then sauce. Repeat layers ending with sauce.
Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until casserole is bubbly and heated through. Sprinkle with French fried onions to cover and bake an additional 2 or 3 minutes to warm.
Shred unpleeled zucchini, drain in a colander and then pat dry with papper towel, apply pressure. Remove as much moisture as possible to prevent zucchini from getting soggy when frozen. Place 1 or 2 cups of zucchini in freezer bags and seal tightly.
Should last for 3-4 months.
Super Zucchini Casserole
Ingredients:
3 cups sliced zucchini
1/2 8 oz package stuffing, prepared as directed
1/8 cup onion
1/2 cup grated carrots
1/2 cup sour cream
1/8 cup butter or margarine
1/2 can cream of chicken soup
General Info:
Preheat oven to 350°
Instructions:
Saute zucchini and onions until tender in butter (1/2 hour). Fold in sour cream, carrots and soup.
Pour into baking dish, top with stuffing and bake for 1/2 hour at 350F.