Zucchini Recipe Appetizer

Zucchini Appetizer is savory squares made of zucchini, onion, cheese, and spices in a crustless quiche like base that make excellent appetizers, healthy snacks, and even a quick breakfast. Serve at room temperature for best flavor!

Whether you grow it yourself, or have lovely neighbors, friends, or family that share their bounty with you, you'll need great zucchini recipes to use it in.

When it comes to zucchini, I like both sweet zucchini recipes like this popular recipe for Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffinsand savory zucchini recipes like this Amish recipe for Zucchini Casserole.

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Zucchini squash is a mild flavored vegetable that pairs nicely with tomatoes in Italian flavored dishes. It can even stand in for pasta in dishes like Greek Zucchini Ribbon Saladand makes a great side dish, snack or appetizer like these Zucchini Carrot Fritters.

This recipe for Zucchini Appetizer is an old one. I've been making this recipe for over 20 years now and it's still one of my very favorite ways to enjoy garden fresh zucchini.

This zucchini appetizer consists of zucchini, sweet onion, seasonings, eggs, cheese, oil, and Bisquick Pancake and Baking Mix and is baked until golden brown. The combination of Bisquck and eggs, makes the squares sort of quiche like with a very delicate flavor.

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I have to confess, I've never been a huge fan of Bisquick. I've made this recipe both with Bisquick and without Bisquick, and I have to say, I like the Bisquick version better. That's not to say that you can't make this recipe without Bisquick, because you can. I've provided a substitute in the NOTES section of the recipe card. I'm just saying I like how it comes out better with the Bisquick. Not sure why.

I also switch back and forth (depending on what I have on hand) between using dried oregano and dried marjoramin this recipe. Marjoram is a milder cousin to oregano, with similar flavor profiles. If you aren't a fan of oregano, give marjoram a try.

These zucchini bites bake up nice and light. They make a lovely first course paired with your favorite glass of wine. They also make a wonderful healthy snack, that's light on calories. I've even been known to eat one or two squares for a quick, grab and go breakfast!

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Give this easy zucchini recipe a try and let me know what you think! It may just become your new favorite recipe to use up all that summer fresh zucchini!

Savory squares made of zucchini, onion, cheese, and spices in a crustless quiche like base that make excellent appetizers, healthy snacks, and even a quick breakfast. Serve at room temperature for best flavor!

*If you don't have bisquick mix, you can substitute with 1 cup of flour + 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder + 1/4 tsp. salt + 1 TBS oil=1 cup bisquick mixBaked Parmesan Zucchini Bites – Healthy, nutritious and completely addictive! These baked parmesan zucchini bites make a healthy treat, perfect for an appetizer, side dish, or just a snack! Sprinkle with a touch of seasoning and a bit of parmesan and they turn summer veggies into a real crowd-pleaser. Enjoy!

Easy Baked Zucchini {great Appetizer Or Side!}

1. To make the Baked Parmesan Zucchini Bites: Preheat oven to 425ºF (220ºC) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Wash, trim, and cut zucchini into ¼ inches thick slices. Arrange the zucchini slices on the prepared baking sheet.

2. Drizzle zucchini slices with olive oil, then top with tomato, then sprinkle with Italian seasoning and grated parmesan. Season with salt and pepper

3. Bake the zucchini bites in the oven for 10 – 15 minutes, until tender and cheese is melted. Remove the baked parmesan zucchini bites from the oven and serve immediately, sprinkled with chopped parsley or basil if you like. Enjoy!

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These baked zucchini bites areperfect for that zucchini stash you’ve got goin’ on. Here are a few tips to make the baked parmesan zucchini bites:

No, there’s no need to peel the zucchini. In fact, the skin is a big source of nutrients so you definitely want to leave the skin on!

You win! Click here to see the recipe: Creamy Chicken and Cauliflower Rice Casserole This chicken cauliflower casserole recipe makes a quick, easy, and over the top tasty dinner. Chicken cauliflower casserole is gluten free, keto, low carb friendly!

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The team here at is dedicated to providing the inspiration and the resources for you, our readers, to become the cooks you want to be.This tasty zucchini garlic bites recipe combines shredded zucchini with garlic, Parmesan cheese, fresh herbs, and is served with a marinara dipping sauce for an Italian inspired twist.

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Ah, zucchini…It is the crop that just keeps on giving throughout the growing season. This recipe is one more way to transform it into a scrumptious bite that can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or even a kid’s meal.

It’s late summer, and the kitchen is busy with preserving the harvest. Right now, the counters are filled with tomatoes and zucchini harvested from the garden. Both are in heavy rotation as I turn the ripe tomatoes into canned sauce or salsa, and the zucchini into zucchini lasagna, zucchini bread, or preserved for later. Once the counter is cleared, I have only a short moment of satisfaction before it begins filling up once again with newly picked fruit.

With football season approaching, I wanted to add something different to our weekly finger food spread. Since weekends spent preserving the harvest usually stretches well into fall, it had to be something tasty but easy to throw together.

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Faced with a counter full of newly harvested zucchini, and the aroma of tomato sauce filling the kitchen as it simmered on the stove, it was then that I remembered one of those cooking videos on Facebook. It was some sort of shredded zucchini combination to resemble tater tots. I wanted to try something similar but with an Italian inspired twist.

I began chopping up some fresh parsley, oregano, and basil. I thought about adding minced onion and garlic, but worried about the texture since they wouldn’t have time to soften. Instead, I added chopped chives for a mild onion flavor and grated the garlic that infused into the mixture. A little Parmesan cheese added a slight nutty flavor.

This recipe was originally published back in August 2014 and continues to be one of the most popular recipes here at Grow a Good Life. It was time for a refresh with new photos and video just in time for summer. The recipe remains the same, and can be found with ingredients and full instructions at the bottom of the article.

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I have addressed the most common questions, added a few variations, including air frying, how to make ahead and freeze for later, and ways to substitute ingredients for keto, gluten free, and vegan options.

Preheat the oven to 400˚F. Lightly coat a baking sheet with non-stick spray or line with parchment paper. Gather the ingredients: zucchini, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, chopped chives, parsley, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and tomato sauce for dipping.

Key to the success of this recipe is to squeeze out as much moisture as you can from the shredded zucchini. This will result in a bite that is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

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Rinse your zucchini well under clean running water. Trim off the ends and shred the zucchini by sliding across the large holes of a box grater. If you are using a big zucchini, cut in half and scoop out the seeds before grating.

Once the zucchini feels somewhat dry, add it to a medium sized prep bowl. Chop your herbs, peel and grate the garlic, and add to the bowl along with the egg, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.

Scoop out one tablespoon of the zucchini mixture, shape into a small ball, and place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining mixture.

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If you happen to have leftovers, store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days. To reheat, pop them into a preheated 400˚F oven and bake until warm, about 5 to 8 minutes.

Follow the recipe and let zucchini bites cool. Place in a single layer on a large baking sheet and flash freeze for one hour. Once the zucchini balls are frozen, place them into a freezer bag. Store up 4 months in the freezer.

Reheat by preheating your oven to 400˚F. Place the frozen zucchini garlic bites on a baking sheet and bake until heated

Zucchini Appetizers Recipe