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Soft, cheesy zucchini breadsticks that are perfect for sneaking veggies into snack time. Quick to prepare, kid-friendly, and great for dipping in marinara or other sauces.

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium zucchini (about 1 cup grated)
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (optional)
  • Marinara sauce for dipping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Grate the zucchini, wrap it in a clean towel or cheesecloth, and squeeze out as much water as possible.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder.
  4. Add the grated zucchini, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, eggs, olive oil, and Italian seasoning (if using) to the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
  5. Lightly flour your work surface, turn out the dough, and knead briefly to bring it together.
  6. Shape the dough into a rectangle about ½ inch thick.
  7. Use a knife or pizza cutter to slice the rectangle into ½–¾ inch strips and place them on the lined baking sheet with space between each stick.
  8. Bake for 15–18 minutes at 400°F (200°C) until golden and cooked through, watching toward the end to prevent overbrowning.
  9. Let the breadsticks cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Remove as much moisture as possible from the grated zucchini to prevent soggy breadsticks., Avoid overmixing the dough to keep texture soft and not tough., Ensure oven is fully preheated for best crust formation., Cheese can be swapped with cheddar, Monterey Jack, or other favorites., Vegetables like grated carrots or yellow squash can substitute zucchini., For gluten-free version, use gluten-free all-purpose flour with xanthan gum., Eggs can be replaced by flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 2.5 tbsp water) for egg-free variant., Add flavor boosts like basil, spinach, red pepper flakes or pesto., Optional add-ins include cooked bacon bits, diced pepperoni, or chopped olives., Top with garlic butter, olive oil, Parmesan, sesame seeds, or everything bagel seasoning before baking., Air frying at 350°F (175°C) for 3–6 minutes is possible for small batches, watch carefully to avoid burning., Unbaked dough can be refrigerated up to 24 hours before baking., Freeze raw cut dough strips up to 2 months, bake from frozen adding a few extra minutes., Store leftover baked breadsticks in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days., Reheat in oven at 350°F for 5-10 minutes or use air fryer 3-5 minutes for crispness, microwaving may reduce crispness., Frozen zucchini can be used if fully thawed and water squeezed out.

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