Kittencal's Italian Zucchini-mozzarella Patties

Total Time: 1 hr 4 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 4 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 cups coarsely grated zucchini, packed (one thin zucchini about 10-inches in length)
• 2 large eggs, slightly beaten
• 1 small onion, finely chopped (or use green onions)
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 -3 teaspoons fresh minced garlic (or to taste, or use 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
• 1/3-1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (can use cheddar cheese)
• 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1 -2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper (or to taste)
• olive oil (for frying, or use vegetable or canola oil)

Recipe

• 1 hand squeeze out as much of the moisture in the zucchini as possible (this is important!).
• 2 place the zucchini in a large bowl.
• 3 add in all remaining ingredients except oil.
• 4 mix well to combine and adjust seasoning salt and black pepper to taste.
• 5 heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
• 6 drop the zucchini mixture by heaping tablespoons into hot oil and fry on both sides until golden brown.