Oven-Fried Zucchini Tots

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Oven-Fried Zucchini Tots
Prep 10 min Total 30 min Servings 4

Ingredients

1 medium zucchini
¼ cup finely chopped or grated onion
¼ cup garlic & herb bread crumbs
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg, beaten
Salt and pepper to taste
Ketchup, if desired

Directions

1 Heat oven to 400° F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.
2 Grate or finely chop 1 medium zucchini; squeeze out all of the excess water with a clean dish towel.
3 In medium bowl, mix zucchini, 1/4 cup finely chopped or grated onion, 1/4 cup garlic & herb bread crumbs, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 egg, beaten, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix until well blended.
4 Shape about a tablespoonful of mixture into a small round log. Place on cookie sheet. Repeat to use all of mixture, placing 1 inch apart.
5 Bake 18 to 22 minutes, turning halfway through bake time.
6 Serve with ketchup.

Expert Tips

Switch out the Parmesan cheese for sharp Cheddar for a cheesier twist.
Make a large batch of these, and freeze them after they have been shaped. Pull them out for busy weeknights.