Fried Mozzarella Stuffed Zucchini Bites
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
A crispy and gooey way to get your kids to eat zucchini.
Course:
Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine:
Italian
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1 large Zucchini Peeled
- 2 Sting Cheese Sticks Get the jalapeno ones if you like it with a little kick
- All Purpose Flour Seasoned with salt and pepper to taste
- 2 Large Eggs Beaten
- Panko Bread Crumbs
- Vegetable Oil for Frying
Instructions
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Using the handle of a wooden spoon bore a hole in center of the zucchini slightly smaller than the cheese sticks.
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Insert the cheese sticks on to the hole. It should be a tight fit. Trim the the end of the cheese sticks to fit.
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Slice the zucchini in to 1/2 inch rounds.
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Dust the zucchini rounds in the flour, then dip them in the egg, and crust them in the panko bread crumbs.
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Heat a 1/2 inch of oil in in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the rounds on each side until golden brown. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Recipe Notes
I show this served this with a sriracha mayo, but it would go just as well with a sauce made of crushed tomatoes and Italian seasoning. While this may not be healthiest way to get your kids to eat their veggies, it should be effective and adults will love it. Do you have other secrets for getting your kids to eat their vegetable? Let me know in the comments.