Baked Zucchini Potato Bites
Delicately crisp on the outside and tender within, these oven-baked zucchini and potato bites are a savory medley of shredded vegetables, aged cheese, and herbs. Conveniently portioned into muffin cups, they make an ideal appetizer, wholesome snack, or complement to a larger meal.
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Servings: 12 pieces
Ingredients
- About 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil with more reserved for preparing the muffin pan
- Approximately 2 cups of coarsely grated zucchini from 2 medium-sized pieces
- Two large whole eggs lightly whisked
- Half a teaspoon of dried oregano or a similar Italian herb blend
- One finely grated small onion optional, for depth of flavor
- Two cloves of garlic finely minced
- Roughly 2 cups of shredded white or yellow potatoes from 2 medium potatoes
- Half a teaspoon of ground black pepper
- Half a cup of dry breadcrumbs plain or panko style
- One teaspoon of fine sea salt
- ½ cup of finely grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly coat a 12-slot muffin tray with olive oil or a nonstick spray.
- Using a coarse grater, shred both the zucchini and potatoes. Transfer to a clean towel and wring out as much moisture as possible. This step is essential to achieve a crisp texture.
- In a sizable mixing bowl, combine the drained zucchini and potatoes with the grated onion, whisked eggs, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano. Mix until the ingredients are well incorporated and evenly distributed.
- Spoon the prepared mixture into each muffin cup, pressing down firmly with the back of the spoon to compact the filling.
- Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the tops of each portion. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the tops are deeply golden and edges appear crisp.
- Allow the bites to rest in the muffin tin for approximately 5 minutes before gently lifting them out. Serve while warm.
Notes
These bites can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheated in the oven or air fryer for best texture. Optional add-ins such as chopped fresh herbs or grated hard cheese blends may enhance flavor without altering the core preparation.