Cheesy Zucchini Breadsticks
Delicious cheesy zucchini breadsticks that are perfect for snacking or as a side dish, inspired by a cherished family recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis (about 2 cups shredded)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)
- Optional: fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare your zucchinis by rinsing and grating them.
- Combine the drained shredded zucchini, eggs, half a cup of mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly with cooking spray.
- Spread the mixture onto the baking sheet, forming a rectangular shape that’s about ¾ inch thick.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle the remaining cup of mozzarella cheese over the top.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5–7 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the breadsticks cool for a few minutes before slicing them into stick-like pieces.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. They can be frozen and baked from frozen for 10-15 more minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: zucchini, breadsticks, snack, vegetarian, cheesy, comfort food