Description
Zucchini Grilled Cheese is a delicious, low-carb twist on the classic sandwich that’s sure to impress. This recipe features crispy garlic butter zucchini patties filled with gooey melted cheddar cheese, making it perfect for a quick lunch or snack.
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 churned 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 dry zucchini, egg, Parmesan, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Mix until a dough-like texture forms.
- Heat garlic butter in a skillet over medium heat. Shape half of the mixture into a patty and cook for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
- Place shredded cheddar on one patty and top with another patty; cook for an additional 3 minutes until cheese melts.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 90mg