This is a fun little appetizer that goes together in mere minutes
Quite a tasty, lo-carb bite, perfect for a little happy hour nibble
Snapper season was in full swing last weekend and I spent a lot of time on the porch watching the fishing boats dot the Gulf of Mexico while my fishermen pursued their fish
The last thing I wanted to do was to spend time in the kitchen, but if they were going to catch dinner, the least I could do was to make a little appetizer for noshing while they grilled their catch
I grated the zucchini several days before and stashed it in the fridge, so it was quick work to pile it on a pan with cheese for a fast and tasty nibble
Cheese, zucchini, then more cheese
Add some red pepper flakes if you want some heat
5 minutes in the oven and, voilà, a tasty app fancy enough for a party, but easy enough to serve any time
Lo-carb and full of vegetables, it’s a delightful bite
During baking the cheese undergoes a magical transformation, and melts into a lovely crisp
Zucchini Frico
Ingredients
- zucchini squash washed
- salt
- Parmesan or sharp cheddar cheese grated
- red pepper optional
Instructions
- Grate zucchini with a cheese grater or food processor. Spread out onto a double layer of paper towels. Sprinkle with salt. Let sit at least 15 minutes to draw out moisture. Pat dry and then wrap zucchini in dry towels and squeeze to remove as much moisture as possible. May be done 1-3 days in advance and stored in paper towels in a ziplock bag in refrigerator.
- On a greased sheet pan or parchment lined, place a small pile of cheese, about 1 inch in diameter. Top with grated zucchini and then more cheese, using a ratio of half zucchini : half cheese. Sprinkle with a touch of red pepper if desired.
- Bake at 400 degrees until cheese has melted and started crisp. Let cool on pan 1-2 minutes to set up. Remove to paper towel to drain and then serve immediately
Notes
My preference is simple Parmesan or Italian blend but you can use any cheese you like
Or use a combination of cheeses, I experimented with Parmesan and cheddar, but found the cheddar cheese to be a little oily
You might also like these lo carb Ham & Cheezee Bites that are made with grated zucchini
They are easy to make too, and bake into beautiful mini muffins great for appetizers or brunch
‘Tis the season for zucchini!
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