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Cheesy zucchini fritters served with carrots and grape tomatoes
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5 from 18 votes

Cheesy Zucchini Fritters

These cheesy zucchini fritters are soft, tender, and perfect for babies and toddlers. They are loaded with nutrients from the zucchini and make a great, mess-free lunch!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time28 minutes
Course: lunch
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 fritters
Author: Lily Payen

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups shredded zucchini, packed (about 2 small, or 1.5 medium zucchini)
  • ⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs 
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup shredded cheese
  • ¼ cup onions, finely diced
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder 
  • ¼ tsp salt (optional)
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Shred the zucchini using a box grater. Use a towel, fine mesh sieve, or your hands to squeeze out as much moisture as possible. You should end up with about 1 cup of packed shredded zucchini.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the squeezed zucchini, panko breadcrumbs, egg, shredded cheese, diced onion, garlic powder, and salt (if using). Mix until fully combined.
  • Scoop heaping tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Use a spatula or spoon to gently press each portion into a small fritter shape.
  • Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the fritters are set. Let them cool for a few minutes before serving. They will firm up slightly as they cool.

Notes

  • Squeeze out as much moisture as possible. This is the most important step because too much liquid will make the fritters soft and prevent them from holding together. You can use your hands or a towel, but I find that using a nut milk bag is the easiest way to remove the most moisture.
  • Use a fine grater for a smoother texture. I love using the small holes of this mini box grater.
  • Don’t skip pressing the fritters into shape before baking. This helps them hold together better in the oven.
  • Finely chop the onions as small as possible so that there aren’t too many large chunks. If you prefer, you can swap it with 1/4 tsp of onion powder.

Nutrition

Calories: 32.39kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.61g | Protein: 2.12g | Fat: 1.58g | Saturated Fat: 0.78g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.17g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.46g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 17.33mg | Sodium: 97.65mg | Potassium: 94.68mg | Fiber: 0.43g | Sugar: 1.05g | Vitamin A: 110.56IU | Vitamin C: 5.54mg | Calcium: 34.25mg | Iron: 0.29mg

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