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Cheesy Zucchini Fritters
Crispy Cheesy Zucchini Fritters, Pancakes, Patties or Bites are so tasty, baked or fried, with Parmesan or feta, this appetizer or side recipe is amazing!
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchini
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 small onion or green onion
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- ¼-1/3 cup parmesan or feta cheese grated or crumbled
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- ½ cup bread crumbs
- ¼ cup parsley dried
- pepper
- salt
- oil for frying
Instructions
- Bring out and measure all of your ingredients.
- Grate zucchini, place into a strainer and sprinkle with salt.
- Let sit for at least 15 minutes, (30 minutes is ideal, to get the moisture out) and toss your zucchini a couple of times.
- Knead or press zucchini against the bottom and sides of the strainer pushing the water through.
- Use paper towel to squeeze the zucchini. Do this until there is almost no more water coming out.
- In a large bowl, combine the zucchini, feta or Parmesan, garlic, onion (or green onion), parsley, bread crumbs and egg.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Depending on the amount of water left in your zucchini, you may need to add more bread crumbs so that you can form the mixture into "cakes" or "burgers".
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FRY
- In a large skillet, over medium to medium high heat, place a few tablespoons of oil. Wait until the oil shimmers or when a drop of water flicks and dances in it.
- Gently place "burgers" or "cakes" in oil and cook until golden brown; about 5 to 6 minutes.
- Remove from skillet and place on paper towels.
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BAKE
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees and line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper and cooking spray. Bake for 10 – 12 minutes, flip and bake for another 10 – 12 minutes.
- Serve with Greek yogurt, sour cream or your favorite sour cream based dip. Enjoy!
TO SERVE
- Top cakes with Parmesan or feta , if desired. Serve hot, warm or cool. If you love dips, have a look at our Best Dips Ever for some great ideas! If you need more zucchini recipes I hope you'll look at our Summer Squash and Zucchini Recipes.. Enjoy!