Zucchini Parmesan Appetizer Recipes

CHEESY ZUCCHINI BITES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches.
• Stir together all ingredients. Spread in pan.
• Bake about 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into 2-inch squares; cut squares diagonally in half into triangles.

BAKED PARMESAN ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a cooling rack with nonstick spray and place on a baking sheet; set aside. In a small bowl, combine Parmesan, thyme, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt and pepper, to taste. Place zucchini onto prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with Parmesan mixture. Place into oven and bake until tender, about 15 minutes. Then broil for 2-3 minutes, or until crisp and golden brown. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

ZUCCHINI GARLIC BITES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400˚F. Lightly coat a baking sheet with olive oil or non-stick spray. Set aside.
• Use a box grater to grate the zucchini into a clean towel. Roll up the towel and twist to wring out the moisture.
• Grate the garlic using the small holes on the box grater.
• Add the shredded zucchini, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, parmesan, chives, parsley, basil, oregano, salt and pepper to a medium bowl. Mix well to combine.
• Shape a tablespoon of the mixture into your hands, pat into small balls, and place on the baking sheet.
• Bake for 15-18 minutes in the preheated oven until golden. Serve warm with marinara sauce. Recipe makes about 16 bites.

HOT ARTICHOKE-ZUCCHINI PARMESAN APPETIZER DIP

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Spread zucchini onto clean kitchen towel; roll up towel, then wring over sink to remove excess liquid. Mix with remaining ingredients.
• Spoon into shallow ovenproof dish sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 20 to 25 min. or until hot and bubbly.

ZUCCHINI PARMESAN CRISPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Slice the zucchini into 1/4-inch thick rounds. In a medium bowl, toss the zucchini with the oil. In a small bowl, combine the Parmesan, bread crumbs, salt, and a few turns of pepper. Dip each round into the Parmesan mixture, coating it evenly on both sides, pressing the coating on to stick, and place in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake the zucchini rounds until browned and crisp, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove with spatula. Serve immediately.

ZUCCHINI PARMESAN APPETIZER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Place zucchini in a pot with about 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender but still firm, about 10 minutes. Drain zucchini and transfer to a large bowl. Mash with a fork, then transfer to a fine mesh strainer or sieve, pressing to release excess water. Return to mixing bowl.
• Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook until lightly browned being careful not to burn the garlic. Remove from heat, stir into the zucchini. Mix in the eggs, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and basil. Season with salt and pepper.
• Butter an 8 inch square baking dish with remaining butter. Pour the zucchini mixture into the dish, and spread evenly. Bake in the preheated oven until firm in the center and lightly browned on top, about 45 minutes. Allow to cool, cut into squares, and serve.