Zucchini-Cheese Appetizer Squares

  • Zucchini-Cheese Appetizer Squares

    Ingredients

    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 (or use crushed pork rinds)
    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


    Directions
    1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan and sprinkle with 3 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese.
    2 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.
    3 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.
    4 Bake 30 minutes or until set when lightly touched in the center. Let cool at least 15 minutes before cutting into 1 inch squares.