Description
A delicious twist on a classic grilled cheese that incorporates zucchini for added moisture and nutrition, making it a perfect comfort food for any meal.
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 moisture out of grated zucchini using a cheesecloth or kitchen towel.
- Place dry zucchini in a mixing bowl and add egg, Parmesan, cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well with a fork until combined into a dough-like texture.
- Heat garlic butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Scoop half the zucchini mixture into the skillet and shape into a patty; repeat for the second patty.
- Cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese on one patty, place the second on top to form a sandwich, and cook 3 more minutes until cheese is melted.
- Remove from skillet, let cool slightly, slice, and serve.
Notes
Serve with a fresh salad or tomato soup for a complete meal. You can also freeze patties for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg