Zucchini Grilled Cheese: Irresistible Garlic Butter Recipe
Indulge in the deliciousness of this Zucchini Grilled Cheese recipe featuring a savory garlic butter twist. It’s a healthier alternative to the classic grilled cheese sandwich, packed with flavor and goodness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Zucchini Patty:
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Assembly:
- 2 T Fresh Churned Garlic Butter
- 1–2 cups shredded Cheddar
Instructions
- Squeeze Moisture from Zucchini: Use a cheesecloth or kitchen towel to remove excess moisture from grated zucchini.
- Prepare Zucchini Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine dry zucchini with egg, Parmesan, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Mix until a dough-like texture forms.
- Cook Zucchini Patty: Heat garlic butter in a skillet. Form zucchini mixture into two patties and cook until golden and crisp on both sides.
- Assemble Sandwich: Top one patty with shredded cheddar, then sandwich with the second patty. Cook until cheese is melted.
- Serve: Allow to cool briefly, then slice and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Zucchini Grilled Cheese, Garlic Butter, Healthy Sandwich Recipe
