Ingredients
Zucchini: 4 or 5 medium zucchinis, thinly sliced (around 1 kg total)
Ham: 1/2 pound (about 225g) of cooked, sliced ham (e.g., Black Forest or Prosciutto Cotto), cut into pieces
Eggs: 4 extra large eggs, beaten, or 8 large eggs if the recipe is more egg-based
Cheese:
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese
Binding/Texture Agents:
3/4 cup breadcrumbs
Heavy cream or evaporated milk (optional, around 50ml or 200ml depending on recipe type)
Seasonings:
Olive oil
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning or a mix of fresh herbs (basil, parsley, dill, thyme)
Garlic powder or minced garlic cloves
Salt and black pepper to taste
Directions
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350º F, position oven rack in the center of oven and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray.
Step 2: Place grated zucchini in a cheese cloth or paper towels and squeeze to drain out excess water. Repeat until thoroughly drained, then transfer to food processor.
Step 3: Crack eggs into a small bowl and whisk until combined.
Step 4: Add turkey, ham and garlic to zucchini, and season with salt and pepper.
Step 5: Pour beaten eggs into the food processor and pulse everything together. Then add in grated cheeses and pulse together.
Step 6: While still pulsing, slowly add in olive oil and mix until everything if fully combined.
Step 7: Pour mixture into loaf pan and cover with aluminum foil.
Step 8: Place loaf pan in a baking dish and fill dish with 1 inch of water.
Step 9: Transfer to oven and bake for 45 minutes, or until terrine is just set. Remove aluminum during the last 15 minutes of baking.
Step 10: Remove terrine from oven and let cool completely, then refrigerate for 2 hours.
Step 11: Run a knife along the edge of the loaf to loosen the edges. Turn out onto a serving plate and serve chilled, at room temperature or warmed up.