Easy Cheesy Zucchini Bites
These easy cheesy zucchini bites are a delicious and simple way to use up zucchini, perfect for breakfast, appetizers, or snacks. Made with just a few ingredients, they're a crowd-pleaser.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.2 lbs zucchini shredded (about 4 small zucchini)
- 0.5 cup sweet onion finely diced
- 0.33 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 0.75 cup breadcrumbs or almond flour
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 2 tbsp parsley chopped
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 0.5 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with olive oil or butter. If using a silicone tray, greasing may not be necessary.
- Squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the shredded zucchini. This step is crucial for crispy bites.
- In a large bowl, combine the squeezed zucchini, diced onion, grated parmesan, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, chopped parsley, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Form packed balls of the zucchini mixture. Make an indentation in the center of each ball with your thumb. Place about a tablespoon of shredded mozzarella into the indentation.
- Cover the cheese with a little more zucchini mixture to form a ball. Press each ball firmly into a muffin cup, packing it tightly.
- Bake for 17-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and slightly crisp.
Notes
These zucchini bites are best served warm. They can also be reheated in a toaster oven for optimal crispiness. Feel free to add other cheeses like cheddar or gruyere for a different flavor profile.