Cheesy Zucchini Breadsticks
Deliciously crispy and cheesy zucchini breadsticks, perfect for a snack or side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 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 425°F (220°C). Wash and dry the zucchinis, then grate them to get about 2 cups of shredded zucchini.
- Mix the shredded zucchini, eggs, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl until well combined.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the zucchini mixture evenly into a rectangle shape, about half an inch thick.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until golden and firm.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top and return to the oven for another 10-15 minutes until melted and bubbly.
- Slice into sticks and serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley or basil.
Notes
Squeeze out excess moisture from the zucchini after grating to avoid soggy breadsticks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breadstick
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: zucchini breadsticks, cheesy snacks, vegetarian appetizers