Cheesy Zucchini Bites Recipes

CHEESY ZUCCHINI BITES

Steps:

• Cut zucchini into 3/4-in. slices. Using a melon baller or small spoon, scoop out the insides and discard, leaving the bottom intact. Place zucchini on an ungreased baking sheet; spoon 1/2 teaspoon crumbled blue cheese into each. , Combine Parmesan cheese, basil and pepper; sprinkle half over blue cheese. Top each with a tomato slice; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan mixture. , Bake at 400° for 5-7 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve warm.

CHEESY ZUCCHINI BITES

Steps:

• In a medium frying pan add the olive oil, chopped zucchini, minced garlic, salt and water. Cook covered on medium low heat for approximately 10-15 minutes (make sure the zucchini does not brown, you want it tender), remove cover and continue to cook on low until the water has evaporated and zucchini is tender.
• Then remove from heat place in a large bowl and squish with a fork. To the bowl add the shredded mozzarella, parmesan cheese, egg, bread crumbs (1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons), parsley and pepper, combine gently until compact.
• Form into 19 balls, then roll the zucchini balls in the 1/4 cup of bread crumbs, place on a plate, cover with plastic and refrigerate for at least an hour**.
• Remove from the fridge and either deep fry in hot oil (350 F / 180 C) until golden, or pan fry in a little hot oil, turn once or twice until golden, or bake in a pre heated 350F / 180C oven for approximately 25-30 minutes. Sprinkle with a little salt before serving. Enjoy/!

CHEESY ZUCCHINI BITES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches.
• Stir together all ingredients. Spread in pan.
• Bake about 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into 2-inch squares; cut squares diagonally in half into triangles.

CHEESY ZUCCHINI BITES

Steps:

• Cut zucchini into 3/4 inches slices. Using a melon baller or small spoon, scoop out the insides and discard, leaving the bottom intact.
• Place zucchini on an ungreased baking sheet; spoon 1/2 teaspoon of crumbled blue cheese into each (I don't like blue cheese so I used Queso Fresco which is Mexican cheese yummy!).
• Combine the Parmesan cheese, basil and pepper; sprinkle half over the blue cheese. Top each with a tomato slice (I cut them in half and put on top).
• Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan mixture. Bake at 400 for 5-7 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve warm.