Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Bites

Even kids will eat zucchini this way!   (Maybe leave off the dressing and tomato)
The directions were altered in 2025.

Ingredients:

• 2 c shredded zucchini (from about 2 medium-sized zucchini)
• 1 1/4 c plain panko bread crumbs
• 1 c shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 c finely chopped green onion
• 2 Tab chopped dill
• 1 tsp Kosher salt, or to taste
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Ranch dressing
• cherry tomatoes, optional

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. Salt the shredded zucchini.
3. Let sit 15 minutes.
4. Press out as much water as possible.
5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
6. In a large bowl, stir together the zucchini, panko bread crumbs, cheddar cheese, egg, green onion, dill, and seasonings until well-combined.
7. Press onto a second baking sheet.
8. Cut into 2 inch cubes.
9. Place on parchment lined baking sheet.
10. Bake until browned and crisp, about 30 minutes.
11. Top with warm with ranch drssing.
12. Decorate with 1/4 cherry tomato.

Serves: 30 bites  Really about 6 people!

Source:  Host the Toast, A Kitchen Capers Blog