These baked cheesy zucchini bites are a delightful combination of fresh zucchini, rich mozzarella, and savory Parmesan, all held together with a crispy breadcrumb coating.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Total Time40 minutesmins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy
Servings: 6servings
Calories: 120kcal
Equipment
Baking Sheet
Mixing Bowl
Box Grater
Ingredients
Zucchini
2mediumZucchini, grated
Cheese
1cupShredded mozzarella cheese
½cupGrated Parmesan cheese
Eggs
2largeEggsLightly beaten
Bread Crumbs
1cupBread crumbs
Spices
1teaspoonGarlic powder
1teaspoonOnion powder
½teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonBlack pepper
2tablespoonsFresh herbs, choppedOptional
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
In a large bowl, combine the grated zucchini, mozzarella, Parmesan, eggs, bread crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and herbs. Mix until well incorporated.
Form the mixture into small bite-sized balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Serve hot.
Notes
These bites can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.