Description
Scrumptious zucchini breadsticks bring Mediterranean flavors to your table with a crisp exterior and herbal charm. Home cooks can easily prepare these delightful nibbles for casual gatherings or quiet evenings you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (960 ml) grated zucchini
- 1 egg
- ½ cup (120 ml) mozzarella cheese
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup (240 ml) grated cheese of choice
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) garlic parsley salt
Instructions
- Moisture Extraction: Squeeze grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel, eliminating excess liquid to guarantee a robust, crisp base for the zucchini bread.
- Ingredient Fusion: Combine drained zucchini with mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, and garlic parsley salt, thoroughly blending until achieving a uniform mixture with consistent texture.
- Foundation Preparation: Spread the seasoned zucchini mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, creating an even half-inch thick layer that promises structural integrity.
- Thermal Transformation: Position the baking sheet in a preheated 425°F oven, situated on the center rack to facilitate optimal golden-brown caramelization and crisp development.
- Initial Baking Stage: Allow the zucchini base to roast for 15 minutes, witnessing edges becoming firm and developing a rich, appetizing golden hue that signals readiness for cheese topping.
- Cheese Embellishment: Generously distribute additional mozzarella or Mexican cheese across the surface, ensuring complete coverage for maximum melting potential.
- Final Broiling: Return to the oven for 2-5 minutes, carefully monitoring the cheese’s transformation into a bubbling, golden-brown layer that promises irresistible texture and flavor.
- Serving Preparation: Extract from oven, allow brief cooling, then slice into elegant breadstick-shaped portions that showcase the dish’s crisp foundation and molten cheese topping.
Notes
- Drain Zucchini Thoroughly: Remove excess moisture completely using a clean kitchen towel to prevent soggy texture and guarantee crispy edges.
- Create Uniform Mixture: Blend ingredients evenly to ensure consistent flavor and texture throughout the zucchini base.
- Watch Baking Carefully: Monitor oven closely during initial and final baking stages to achieve perfect golden-brown color without burning.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy while cheese is bubbling and crust remains crisp for the ultimate taste and texture experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg