Ingredients
5 medium zucchini, sliced thin
3/4 c sour cream
3/4 c cheddar cheese, shredded
2 egg yolks, beaten
2 T butter, melted
2 T chives, chopped
1/4 t saffron threads,crumbled
1/2 t salt
1/3 c panko or regular bread crumbs
2 T butter, melted
2 T slivered almonds
Preparation
Combine panko or regular bread crumbs with 2 T melted butter, set aside. Cook zucchini in 1/4 c water until just tender. Drain and reserve. In a small sauce pan combine sour cream, cheddar and 2 T melted butter. Over low heat, cook , stirring, until cheese begins to melt. Remove from heat stir in egg yolks, saffron and chives, salt. Pour sauce over the zucchini. Place in 2 qt buttered casserole. Sprinkle with the reserved bread crumbs and sprinkle with slivered almonds. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 20 minutes or until heated through.
