Description
Discover the irresistible Zucchini Grilled Cheese, a delightful low-carb twist on the classic sandwich. This recipe features crispy garlic butter zucchini patties layered with gooey melted cheddar cheese, making it a satisfying option for lunch or a light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh garlic butter
- 1–2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Squeeze excess moisture from grated zucchini using a cheesecloth or kitchen towel.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the dry zucchini with egg, Parmesan, cornstarch, salt, and pepper until a dough-like texture forms.
- Heat garlic butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Form and place patties in the skillet; cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
- Assemble by adding cheddar cheese between two patties and cooking for an additional 3 minutes until melted.
- Remove from skillet, let cool slightly, slice, and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 120mg