Description
Irresistible zucchini cheese breadsticks bring Italian comfort straight to your kitchen, blending garden-fresh vegetables with melted cheese. Crispy edges and gooey centers make these breadsticks a perfect snack you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups (946 ml) grated zucchini
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) mozzarella cheese
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) parmesan cheese
- 1 cup (240 ml) grated cheese for topping
Binding Ingredient:
- 1 egg
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon garlic parsley salt
Instructions
- Grate zucchini and meticulously extract excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth, pressing firmly to remove all liquid.
- In a mixing bowl, blend the drained zucchini with shredded mozzarella, grated parmesan, beaten egg, and garlic salt until thoroughly combined.
- Spread the zucchini mixture evenly onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, creating a thin, uniform layer approximately 1/4 inch thick.
- Roast in a preheated oven at 425°F for 15 minutes, allowing the base to become golden and slightly crisp around the edges.
- Generously sprinkle additional cheese varieties across the surface, ensuring complete coverage.
- Return to the oven for 2-5 minutes, monitoring closely until the cheese melts completely and develops a rich, golden-brown color.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes to allow the breadsticks to set and become easier to slice into strips.
Notes
- Squeeze zucchini completely dry to prevent soggy breadsticks and ensure crispy texture.
- Use a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth to remove maximum moisture from grated zucchini.
- Consider adding herbs like basil or oregano for extra flavor boost to the base mixture.
- Swap mozzarella with dairy-free cheese alternatives for a vegan-friendly version of the recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg