Zucchini Grilled Cheese: Irresistible Garlic Butter Recipe
A delicious and healthy twist on classic grilled cheese, featuring crispy zucchini patties infused with garlic butter and melted cheddar cheese for a satisfying, low-carb sandwich.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Zucchini Mixture
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Cooking
- 2 tablespoons fresh churned garlic butter
- 1–2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Prepare Zucchini: Squeeze moisture out of grated zucchini using a cheesecloth or kitchen towel to ensure the patties hold together well.
- Mix Ingredients: Place the dry zucchini in a mixing bowl and add the egg, Parmesan, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Mix well with a fork until combined into a dough-like texture.
- Heat Butter: Heat the garlic butter in a skillet over medium heat until melted and sizzling slightly.
- Form Patties: Scoop half the zucchini mixture onto one side of the skillet and shape into a patty. Repeat for the second patty.
- Cook Patties: Cook the patties for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crisp.
- Add Cheese: Top one patty with shredded cheddar cheese, then place the second patty on top to form a sandwich.
- Melt Cheese: Cook the sandwich for another 3 minutes so the cheese melts fully and the patties stay warm.
- Serve: Remove from the pan, let cool for 60 seconds, then slice and serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Make sure to thoroughly squeeze out zucchini moisture to prevent soggy patties.
- Use fresh garlic butter for deeper flavor, or substitute with regular butter if unavailable.
- Adjust the shredded cheddar quantity based on your preference for cheesiness.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free if you use cornstarch; verify brand to ensure gluten-free status.
- Serve with a side salad or tomato soup for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: Zucchini grilled cheese, garlic butter, low-carb grilled cheese, cheesy zucchini patties, healthy grilled sandwich
