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Ingredients
| zucchini squash: 2 whole squashes |
| cornstarch: 1/4 cup |
| cheddar cheese (shredded): 1 1/2 cups |
| green onions - spring or scallion: 2 whole onions (thinly sliced) |
| eggs: 1 (white) |
| salt: 1/4 tsp |
| black pepper: 1/4 tsp |
| lemons: 1 (optional) |
| regular mayonnaise: 1/4 cup (optional) |
| Dijon mustard: 1 tsp (optional) |
Cheddar-Zucchini Fritters
Credit: Food.com
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Prep Time
10 min -
Cook Time
25 min -
Servings
4 serving(s)
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- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Do not peel zucchini, coarsely grate.
- Spread out over paper towels, top with more paper towels and press to remove excess water.
- Turn into a large bowl.
- Sprinkle with cornstarch, toss to mix.
- Add cheese and onions, stir to mix.
- whisk egg, then stir into zucchini mixture along with salt and pepper.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop about 1/4 cup mixture onto baking sheet, then gently press down.
- Repeat with remaining mixture.
- Bake in center of preheated oven until fritters start to firm up and are golden brown on the bottom, about 15 minutes.
- Turn fritters carefully, they will still be soft at this stage.
- Continue baking until set and a deep golden on both sides, about 8 more minutes.
- Let stand a couple minutes to firms up before serving.
- Sauce:.
- Squeeze 1 tbs juice from lemon into a small bowl.
- Stir in mayo and mustard.
- Serve fritters with a dollop of sauce.