Description
This isn’t your childhood grilled cheese—it’s comfort food reimagined! Say hello to crisp, cheesy zucchini “bread” holding molten cheddar and garlicky butter like it was born to do it. It’s golden, gooey, and full of veggie stealth (hello, sneaky squash win!). Whether you’re cozying up with tomato soup or stealing bites straight from the skillet, this sandwich is warm hug meets flavor bomb.
Ingredients
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2 cups grated zucchini (squeezed dry)
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1 large egg
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½ cup grated Parmesan
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¼ cup cornstarch
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½ tsp salt + ¼ tsp black pepper
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2 tbsp garlic butter (2 tbsp butter + 1 clove minced garlic + pinch parsley)
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1–2 cups shredded cheddar
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
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Squeeze zucchini dry using a towel until moisture’s gone.
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Mix “dough”: Combine zucchini, egg, Parmesan, cornstarch, salt & pepper.
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Shape into 4 rectangles on the baking sheet. Flatten to ¼” thick.
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Bake 20–25 mins until golden. Let cool 5 mins.
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Assemble sandwich: Butter outer sides of zucchini slices. Place cheese between two slices.
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Grill 3–4 mins per side over medium heat in a skillet until crispy and melted.
Notes
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Zucchini should feel like damp sand after squeezing.
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Medium heat = golden crust, no bitter butter.
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Cover the pan briefly to melt cheese faster.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 340 kcal per serving
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Protein: 19g