Zucchini Cheese Bites
Zucchini Cheese Bites
Ingredients
For the Zucchini Bites
- 2 zucchini, medium, grated, excess water squeezed out
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for baking sheet
For Serving (Optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- marinara sauce, for dipping, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it with 1 tablespoon of olive oil to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
Grate the zucchinis using the large holes of a box grater. Place the grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel or several layers of paper towels. Squeeze out as much excess liquid as possible. This step is crucial for crispy bites and prevents them from becoming soggy.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the squeezed zucchini, grated Parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, all-purpose flour, lightly beaten large egg, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the zucchini mixture and form it into small, uniform bites or patties, approximately 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each bite.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the zucchini cheese bites are golden brown and cooked through. For even browning, you may flip them halfway through the baking time.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375
- 6
Remove the bites from the oven. If desired, garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Serve warm with marinara sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
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Zucchini Cheese Bites
Ingredients
For the Zucchini Bites
- 2 zucchini, medium, grated, excess water squeezed out
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for baking sheet
For Serving (Optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- marinara sauce, for dipping, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it with 1 tablespoon of olive oil to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
Grate the zucchinis using the large holes of a box grater. Place the grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel or several layers of paper towels. Squeeze out as much excess liquid as possible. This step is crucial for crispy bites and prevents them from becoming soggy.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the squeezed zucchini, grated Parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, all-purpose flour, lightly beaten large egg, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the zucchini mixture and form it into small, uniform bites or patties, approximately 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each bite.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the zucchini cheese bites are golden brown and cooked through. For even browning, you may flip them halfway through the baking time.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375 - 6
Remove the bites from the oven. If desired, garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Serve warm with marinara sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.
⏱️ 2 min