Description
A delightful twist on the classic grilled cheese, featuring crispy zucchini patties and gooey cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh churned garlic butter
- 1–2 cups shredded Cheddar
Instructions
- Squeeze the zucchini to remove excess moisture using a kitchen towel or cheesecloth.
- Combine the drained zucchini with egg, Parmesan, cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt the garlic butter.
- Form patties from the mixture and place them in the skillet.
- Cook each patty for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden and crisp.
- Create the sandwich by adding Cheddar on one patty, topping it with another patty and cooking for an additional 3 minutes.
- Slice and serve warm.
Notes
For a healthier option, consider using an air fryer. You can also prepare the zucchini mixture in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg