Cheesy Zucchini Breadsticks

🧀 Cheesy Zucchini Breadsticks

Ingredients:

2 cups shredded zucchini (excess water squeezed out)

1 large egg

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (plus more for topping)

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

⅓ cup almond flour or all-purpose flour

1 tsp Italian seasoning

½ tsp garlic powder

Salt and black pepper to taste

Optional garnish: chopped parsley, red pepper flakes, marinara for dipping

Instructions:

1. Prep the Zucchini:

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

Place the shredded zucchini in a clean towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.

You should be left with about 1 to 1½ cups of dry zucchini.

2. Mix the Dough:

In a bowl, combine the zucchini, egg, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, flour, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Mix until it forms a thick, sticky dough.

3. Bake the Base:

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the zucchini mixture into a rectangle about ½ inch thick.

Bake for 15–18 minutes until firm and lightly golden.

4. Add Toppings & Finish Baking:

Sprinkle extra mozzarella cheese on top.

Return to oven and bake another 5–7 minutes until cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.

5. Cool, Slice & Serve:

Let it cool for a couple of minutes, then slice into sticks.

Garnish with parsley or red pepper flakes if desired.

Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.

✅ Tips:

For extra crispy sticks, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.

Can be made gluten-free using almond or coconut flour.

Leftovers can be reheated in the oven or air fryer.