Summer Zucchini Bites

I found this recipe on The Naptime Chef at http://www.thenaptimechef.com/2010/07/summer-zucchini-bites-webisode-22/. I had some yellow summer squash from my co'op delivery so I used that instead of zuchini. Also, I didn´t have any onion so I omitted it (although I think they would be very good with it. Instead of a mini muffin pan in the oven I used my BabyCakes cupcake maker, and they turned out perfect!





Ingredients
2 c. grated zucchini
2 eggs, lightly beaten
½ yellow onion, finely chopped
½ c. sharp cheddar, grated
½ c. bread crumbs
¼ c. fresh parsley, finely chopped
Makes approximately 24 mini-muffin sized bites



1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Butter a mini-muffin tin, set aside.
2. In a large glass bowl add two eggs and beat lightly with a whisk. Then, add the zucchini, onion, cheddar, bread crumbs and parsley and combine them with a wooden spoon.
3. Using your hands or an ice-cream scoop, fill each muffin cup just to the top. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the top is browned and set.

Notes from The Naptime Chef:
These would be great served as a light bite at a dinner party or on a buffet table. If you want to mix up the flavors try using shallots instead of onions.

Making this batter takes less than 15 minutes. Baking times is 15-18 minutes.


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