Description
Delicious baked Zucchini Cheese Bites made with fresh zucchini, cheese, and simple ingredients. A healthy, cheesy snack perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
2 medium Zucchini (about 1.5 lbs / 680g total)
1 large Egg
1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
1/2 cup Plain Breadcrumbs (Panko works great for extra crispiness)
1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (or a cheddar and mozzarella blend)
1/4 cup Finely Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 cup Finely Chopped Yellow Onio
2 cloves Garlic (minced)
1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
1/2 teaspoon Salt (plus more for draining zucchini)
2 tablespoons Olive Oil (for drizzling, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Zucchini: Grate the zucchini and place in a colander. Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 10-15 minutes to draw out moisture
- Squeeze Out Moisture: Gather the grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the squeezed zucchini with egg, flour, breadcrumbs, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, oregano, pepper, and salt until well combined
- Form the Bites: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Form tablespoon-sized balls of the mixture and flatten slightly into discs
- Bake to Perfection: Drizzle olive oil over the bites if desired and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown, flipping halfway through
- Serve Hot: Allow to cool slightly and serve with your favorite dipping sauce
Notes
Ensure to squeeze out the moisture from the zucchini to avoid sogginess.
These can be customized with different cheeses and seasonings.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 4.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg