Cheesy Oven-Baked Zucchini Balls
Crispy on the outside and cheesy on the inside, these oven-baked zucchini balls are a delightful snack or side dish, easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Medium Zucchinis, Grated
- 1 Cup Breadcrumbs
- 1/2 Cup Grated Cheese (Mozzarella or Parmesan)
- 1/4 Cup Fresh Parsley, Chopped
- 1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 Egg, Beaten
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Grate your zucchini using the coarse side of a box grater and squeeze out the moisture.
- Mix together the grated zucchini, breadcrumbs, mozzarella cheese, parsley, grated parmesan, beaten egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Form tablespoon-sized balls from the mixture and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden-brown and crispy.
- Enjoy warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Make sure to squeeze out as much moisture from the grated zucchini as possible to avoid mushy balls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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