zucchini-cheese appetizer squares

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 8 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup sesame seeds
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 1/2 cups grated zucchini
• 6 eggs, beaten
• 1/3 cup dried bread crumbs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease a 9x13 inch pan and sprinkle with 3 tablespoons of parmesan cheese.
• place 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil in a medium size frying pan, heat on medium-high. add sesame seeds and stir constantly until seeds are lightly browned.
• in a large mixing bowl, combine vegetable oil, onion, garlic, zucchini, eggs, bread crumbs, salt, basil, oregano, pepper and cheddar cheese; stir until well combined. press mixture into prepared baking pan. sprinkle parmesan cheese and sesame seeds over the zucchini mixture.
• bake 30 minutes or until set when lightly touched in the center. let cool at least 15 minutes before cutting into 1 inch squares.