Description
Crispy cheese-stuffed zucchini bites make a delicious appetizer or snack. These golden brown bites are filled with a creamy cheese mixture and coated in seasoned breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium-sized zucchini
- 100 g (3.5 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 100 g (3.5 oz) shredded mozzarella
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Slice zucchini into 1 cm rounds and scoop out centers.
- Mix cream cheese, mozzarella, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Fill each zucchini round with cheese mixture.
- Coat breadcrumbs with olive oil, then press zucchini bites into crumbs.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
- Use a melon baller for easy scooping.
- For extra crispiness, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: zucchini bites, cheese appetizer, vegetarian snacks