Description
Baked Cheesy Zucchini Bites are a delicious and healthy snack or appetizer that everyone will love, featuring a cheesy and flavorful combination of zucchini and cheese.
Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchini, grated
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- Prepare the zucchini: Place the grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze firmly to remove as much excess moisture as possible.
- Make the mixture: In a large bowl, combine zucchini, mozzarella, Parmesan, eggs, breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the bites: Scoop about 1½ tablespoons of the mixture and form into small balls or slightly flattened bites. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle a little shredded cheddar over each bite.
- Bake: Brush or lightly drizzle the bites with olive oil. Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp around the edges.
- Make them extra crispy: Broil for 1–2 minutes at the end, watching closely, until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
- Serve: Let cool for a few minutes and serve warm with ranch dressing, marinara sauce, or garlic aioli for dipping.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Feel free to add other herbs or spices to customize the flavor.
- These bites can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg