CHEESY GARLIC ZUCCHINI BITES
There’s plenty to love about these cheesy garlic zucchini bites. they’re tender inner and crispy outdoor, type of like what you’d assume out of a extremely good tater tot. they’ve were given a ton of cheddar cheese jumbled together for that ooey-gooey component.
They’ve were given garlic powder, sparkling dill, and green onion to make ’em even tastier. and all of that zucchini? it’s slight in flavor so it doesn’t overpower any of the other ingredients, however makes the bites gentle and, of direction, loaded with veggies.
Speaking of future health, did i point out that these tacky garlic zucchini bites are baked? commonly i fry my zucchini up in the shape of fritters, however that is my new favorite way– it’s simply as tasty, a whole lot much less messy, and ultra-dippable when they’re in those little chunk-sized bits.
That and the fact that this stuff smell amazing as they bake. consider the aroma of cheesy garlic bread in the oven, however with the expertise that what you’re cooking up is clearly now not all that bad for you. that’s essentially what you get right here,.. and the bites taste even higher than they odor.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups shredded and patted dry zucchini (from about 2 medium-sized zucchini)
- 1 1/4 cup plain panko bread crumbs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup finely chopped green onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped dill
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Ranch, for serving
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir together the zucchini, panko bread crumbs, cheddar cheese, egg, green onion, dill, and seasonings until well-combined.
- One tablespoon at a time, press the zucchini mixture into small balls. Place onto the baking sheet and repeat until all of the zucchini mixture has been used up.
- Bake until browned and crisp, about 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Serve warm with ranch, for dipping, if desired.
