Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Bites

Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Bites

from hostthetoast.com
50 min
30 servings

Have you ever seen three grown men get excited over zucchini? Because I have to say that was definitely a new experience for me.  Don't get me wrong-- there's a lot to love about these Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Bites. They're tender inside and crispy outside, kind of like what you'd expect out of a great...Read More »

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

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, stir together the zucchini, panko bread crumbs, cheddar cheese, egg, green onion, dill, and seasonings until well-combined.

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    Bake until browned and crisp, about 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.

  5. 5

    Serve warm with ranch, for dipping, if desired.