Description
Hearty veggie crinkle cake brings Sunday morning comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen. Crisp vegetable layers and tender crumb promise a delightful morning escape you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein and Dairy:
- 4 eggs
- 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese (or shredded cheddar/parmesan)
- 0.75 cup milk
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (spinach, bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, etc.), chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Pastry and Seasoning:
- 6 sheets of phyllo dough, thawed
- 3 tablespoons melted butter or olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Initiate the culinary process by heating the oven to a crisp 375F (190C), preparing a 9-inch round baking vessel with a light coating of grease or a protective parchment paper lining.
- Warm a skillet with a generous drizzle of butter or oil, introducing minced garlic to dance in the heat. Tumble in the chopped vegetable medley, allowing them to soften and release their aromatic essence for approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Unroll the delicate phyllo sheets with gentle precision, creating loose, artistic crinkles as you layer them strategically within the baking dish. Continue this textural arrangement until the entire surface is covered with a whimsical landscape of folded pastry.
- Transform the crinkled foundation with a lavish brushing of melted butter, ensuring each folded layer glistens with rich flavor potential.
- Craft a vibrant egg mixture by whisking together eggs, milk, and a harmonious blend of seasonings. Shower this liquid gold evenly across the crinkled phyllo terrain, allowing it to weave between the pastry folds.
- Distribute the previously sautéed vegetable ensemble across the surface, creating a colorful mosaic of flavors.
- Slide the assembled creation into the preheated oven, allowing it to transform for 30-35 minutes until the top achieves a golden, crispy perfection.
- As a final flourish, sprinkle a delicate layer of sesame seeds or bagel seasoning to add a tantalizing crunch.
- Serve the veggie crinkle cake while warm, inviting eager diners to slice into its crispy, layered magnificence.
Notes
- Opt for seasonal vegetables to enhance flavor and nutrition, making each crinkle cake unique and vibrant.
- Swap butter with olive oil for a lighter, heart-healthy version that keeps the crispy texture intact.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like feta, goat cheese, or sharp cheddar to customize the taste profile.
- Allow the crinkle cake to rest for 5-10 minutes after baking to help it set and make slicing easier without falling apart.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg