🥒 Baked zucchini skewers with cheese – Crunchy, cheesy, and irresistible!
Are you looking for a quick and delicious vegetarian appetizer, perfect for an aperitif or a summer dinner? Baked zucchini skewers with cheese are the right idea! Easy to prepare, crunchy on the outside and with a gooey center, they will win everyone over. Also ideal as finger food! 😋
📝 Ingredients (for 4 people)
- Zucchini (variable quantity, depending on size)
- Emmental cheese (or another soft cheese)
- 1 egg
- Bread crumbs to taste
- Grated Grana cheese to taste
- Aromatic herbs to taste (thyme, oregano, rosemary)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Long skewers (or regular ones)
👩🍳 Preparation
- Slice the zucchini into thin slices lengthwise.
- Slice the cheese into thin pieces and place them on each zucchini slice.
- Roll the slices into small rolls and secure them with a long skewer or a regular one.
- Beat the egg in a bowl with a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, mix together bread crumbs, grated Grana, and the chosen aromatic herbs.
- Dip each skewer first in the egg, then in the flavored bread crumbs.
- Place the skewers on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and drizzle with a bit of oil.
- Cook in a preheated oven at 200°C for about 20 minutes, until golden brown.
🌱 Useful tips
- You can also use other cheeses like scamorza, provola, or well-drained mozzarella.
- Try them in a gluten-free version with gluten-free bread crumbs.
- Great both hot and cold, also ideal for picnics or lunchboxes!
📸 The image of the dishes is purely indicative and may not necessarily correspond exactly to the recipe.
