Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Bites

Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Bites

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 7m
Cook Time: 30m
Total Time: 37m
Temp.: 400 °F
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (19 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

190
Calories
8.4g
Fat
19.3g
Carbohydrates
9.6g
Protein
51mg
Cholesterol
688mg
Sodium
Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Bites

Recipe Description

Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Bites combine shredded zucchini with Cheddar cheese, green onions, fresh dill and are served with ranch dipping sauce for a scrumptious fun snack or summer appetizer. These baked bites are tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. They are like tater tots but made with beautiful summer zucchini and baked in the oven. The recipe is beyond simple to make, has a few steps, and tastes so delicious. Not to mention, these cheesy zucchini bites are an effortless way to make your family eat their veggies.

What I love most about this recipe is that it uses a few simple ingredients, and most of them are my pantry staples.

To make the Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Bites, you will need the following ingredients:

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet

    Step 1 - Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Bites

    Preheat the oven to 400 °F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Combine all ingredients

    2 min
    Step 2 - Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Bites

    In a large bowl, mix together 2 cups shredded and patted dry zucchini, 1 ¼ cups panko bread crumbs, 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, 1 large egg, ½ a cup finely chopped green onion, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1 teaspoon garlic powder.

  3. 3

    Make balls

    5 min
    Step 3 - Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Bites

    Using your hands, scoop out one tablespoon of the zucchini mixture at a time and roll into 30 separate balls and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.

  4. 4

    Bake

    30 min
    Step 4 - Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Bites

    Bake in the oven for about 30 minutes or until browned and crisp, flipping once halfway through.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Step 5 - Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Bites

    Serve warm with ranch dipping sauce and enjoy!

These Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Bites are perfect as an appetizer, fun snack, or side dish. Give this recipe a try for a simple and delicious way to add zucchini into your diet!

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (19 reviews)
Cathy
December 29, 2024
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These zucchini bites were a hit! My kids loved them.

Uma
December 27, 2024
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So simple yet!

Xena
December 5, 2024
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Amazing, so yummy!

Sarah Johnson
July 6, 2024
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Yummy! My kids devoured these Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Bites on movie night! A perfect way to get them to eat their veggies without a fuss. I’m so thankful for this simple recipe!

Andrew Smith
March 9, 2024
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Superb!

ChefyC98
January 5, 2024
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I made these Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Bites for my wife on our anniversary. They were such a hit! The recipe is so simple with pantry staples. It felt great to make something healthy that still tastes amazing! Will definitely make again!

William Dupont
October 17, 2023
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Simply delicious bites

Diana
October 15, 2023
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These Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Bites are seriously the bomb! Made 'em for the fam last weekend, and they couldn't get enough. Even my picky eater gobbled them up. It's so easy too, just mix and bake. They’re the perfect way to sneak in veggies without a fuss. Totally a keeper!

Ximena López
October 5, 2023
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Delicioso!

Gaspard
October 5, 2023
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I made these for my friends last weekend. We all loved the crunchy bites.

Tina
August 10, 2023
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I whipped these up last weekend for my friends and they were a hit. Super simple to make and the flavors are on point. Love that it’s a sneaky way to get veggies in. Gonna make again for sure.

Mia Johnson
May 26, 2023
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I made these Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Bites for my friends last weekend, and they loved them! So easy to whip up with just pantry staples. Plus, I finally got my veggie-hesitant friend to eat zucchini. Super happy!

Nina
March 19, 2023
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Wow! These were lit! I made them for our game night and they dissapeared in seconds. My hubs, who never eats veggies, couldn't get enough. So easy to whip up, and a total crowd-pleaser! Def adds some fun to summer snacking.

Vicky
September 20, 2022
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Yummy

Owen
April 6, 2022
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These zucchini bites were a hit at our BBQ; my kids loved them.

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