Zucchini Balls

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I have to say I’m quite a lucky girl to have such good friends! My besties Michelle and Chuck are not only great friends but have the most amazing garden. Because they love me, they adorn me with armloads of gorgeous veggies every summer. My favorite thing they give me is tons of zucchini! I love zucchini and am always looking for new ways to serve it. Well, I just came up with these Zucchini Balls, and they are quite delicious!

As usual, I like my recipes to be quick and easy, and this one follows suit.

Let’s dive into the simple steps to create these mouthwatering Zucchini Balls for your next gathering!

The Versatility of Zucchini

Zucchini is one of those veggies that can triple in size overnight if you turn your back! If you happen to have a large squash on hand, this is a great way to use it.

If you are going to the store, it may be hard to find a large one, so just get 3-5 small ones because you need about a cup of shredded squash.

Prepping the Zucchini

You start by shredding the zucchini. Zucchini has a lot of water in it, and it will make mushy balls unless you squeeze out the moisture.

After you shred it, just put it between paper towels and push down a few times until you’ve squeezed out all the moisture.

Mixing the Ingredients

Then you just add all your ingredients, which are breadcrumbs, grated Romano or Parmesan cheese, finely diced onion, a couple of cloves of minced garlic, a touch of red pepper flakes, one egg, and the secret ingredient of dry Ranch Dip Mix.

This gives them great flavor. I buy Hidden Valley Ranch Dip in the packets.

You can always just save the leftover for next time or mix it up with some sour cream for a veggie dip.

Shaping and Baking

Next, shape them into small bite-sized balls and place them on a parchment-lined sheet.

Bake these at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes, and soon you’ll be dipping these in ranch and won’t stop until they disappear!

Serving Suggestions

If you don’t have a box grater or food processor, you can easily get one delivered from Amazon in time to make these for the weekend!

As usual, you should pair these with one of my summertime cocktails. As I remember, I think we enjoyed some Lone Rangers last time we indulged in these wonderful little bites, so follow suit and happy eating and drinking! Cheers to Summer!

Conclusion

If you’re having friends over or just want a snack for the family, these zucchini balls are the perfect summertime appetizers.

Whether you’re hosting friends, enjoying a family snack, or simply looking for a new way to savor zucchini, this recipe is a must-try. Pair them with a refreshing summertime cocktail, and you’ll have a match made in heaven.

I hope you have a lovely summer and enjoy the foods that are available during this wonderful season.