Baked Cheesy Zucchini Bites
Creamy, juicy, and delightfully cheesy, these Baked Cheesy Zucchini Bites are the perfect comfort snacks that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Mixing Bowl
- Grater
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 medium Zucchinis, grated Excess moisture squeezed out
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese Freshly grated preferred
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large Eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup Bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh herbs, chopped Optional; parsley, basil, or chives work well
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Grate the zucchini using the large holes of a box grater and place the grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth. Squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
- In a large bowl, combine the squeezed zucchini, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, lightly beaten eggs, bread crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and chopped fresh herbs if using. Mix until well incorporated.
- Form the mixture into small bite-sized balls (about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons each). Arrange them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, turning once halfway through, until golden brown and firm to the touch. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For freezing, flash-freeze the formed, unbaked bites on a tray for 1–2 hours, then transfer to a freezer bag.