Cheesy Zucchini Parmesan Bites
Golden, crispy-edged zucchini bites packed with Parmesan, mozzarella and garlic. Baked, not fried, and perfect for dunking in marinara or ranch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings (about 24 bites) 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini (about 1 lb / 450 g), grated
- 1 tsp salt (for drawing out moisture)
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup (75 g) grated Parmesan, plus extra for topping
- 1/2 cup (50 g) shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup (55 g) Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Marinara and ranch, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment and lightly spray with oil.
- Toss the grated zucchini with the salt and let it sit 10 minutes. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible in a clean towel.
- In a bowl, mix the zucchini, egg, Parmesan, mozzarella, breadcrumbs, garlic, green onions, Italian seasoning and pepper.
- Scoop heaping tablespoons of the mixture, roll into balls and place on the baking sheet. Sprinkle tops with extra Parmesan.
- Bake 20-22 minutes until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Cool 5 minutes, garnish with parsley and serve with marinara and ranch.
Notes
Squeezing the zucchini dry is the most important step for crispy bites.
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