Description
Zucchini Grilled Cheese is a mouthwatering twist on the classic sandwich that combines crispy garlic butter zucchini patties with gooey melted cheddar cheese. This low-carb delight is perfect for those looking to enjoy a satisfying meal without the extra carbs from bread. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for busy lunches or quick snacks. The kids will love the cheesy goodness, and you can feel good sneaking in some veggies. Whether served as a main dish or paired with salads and soups, this recipe is versatile enough to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons fresh churned garlic butter
- 1–2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Squeeze excess moisture from the grated zucchini using cheesecloth.
- In a mixing bowl, combine dry zucchini, egg, Parmesan, cornstarch, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Heat garlic butter in a skillet over medium heat; form and cook zucchini patties for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Place shredded cheddar on one patty, top with another patty, and cook for an additional 3 minutes until cheese melts.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 80mg