Zucchini Bites

Noo's Note:

This recipe was sent to me by my mum,who thought that her beloved grandchildren might enjoy them! The first time I made them they didn't even get a chance to go cold,as the children and I devoured them.I have since made them to take to our local playgroup end of term party,and once again,children and parents alike loved them.They are so simple and delicious,and a great way to get some extra veggies into your children.Perfect for picnics and lunchbags.I often pack a few in a tub for when we go shopping for child friendly snacks.I should imagine that these would be good served warm with pre dinner drinks or as part of a finger buffet.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 24 bites

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 slices rindless bacon, finely sliced
• 1 large carrot, grated
• 1 large zucchini, grated
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup cheese, grated
• 1/4 cup cream
• 1/2 cup self rising flour

Directions:

1. Heat the oil in a large pan and sauté onion until translucent. Add the bacon and fry until it starts to colour. Add the carrot and zucchini and cook for about 2 minutes.
2. Transfer mixture to a bowl to cool.
3. Beat the eggs, cream and cheese together; season to taste.
4. Stir the egg mixture into the cooled zucchini mixture. Stir in the flour.
5. Grease and flour little muffin/bun tins. Spoon mixture into the holes.
6. Bake at 180°C/350°F/Gas 4 for 15-20 minutes.

Reviews

[deepfryapathy]

As a vegetarian and part-time vegan, I used what I had on hand--"Smart Bacon" brand soy "bacon," soy shredded cheddar "cheese," but then still used regular heavy cream instead of soy or skim milk, in order to help maintain some of the original richness of the dish. I think it worked. I also used whole wheat flour, which I made self-rising by using this quick recipe: http://southernfood.about.com/cs/breads/ht/self_rise_flour.htm They turned out super delicious--like little mini quiches. Tasted even better with hot sauce. My boyfriend loved them too. Overall, we were quite satisfied and will make these again.

[Ezri_B]

This was wonderful! I used 2 eggs, and didn't have self rising flour so I used whole wheat flour and 3/4 tsp of baking powder. I added a bit of black pepper too. I think I needed more bacon or a touch of salt with it. I made half the batch with colby jack, the other with pepper jack, and I loved the spice. Will definitely make again! Thanks!

[Zurie]

Dear Noo, this is actually 5 star, but I found it difficult (from across the pond) to guess how much veggies to use! We tend to use baby marrows (small zucchini, about 5" long). Still, the recipe made such a lovely side dish! I do get so tired of zucchini and carrots, and this was simple and great. I do suggest you edit the recipe for us fools, and rather put in an approximate weight for the carrots and onions. Also, 3/4 onion: how much is that? :lol:

Noo, I want to alert you to something. The photo of this recipe was/is on the Home Page, which attracted me. I went to the recipe and printed it out. The print-out differed from your ingredients!!

On my printout it says: "1 finely chopped onions", "3 slices rindless bacon", "1 large grated carrots", "1 large grated zucchini", and then it says "3 eggs" instead of your 2 eggs.

It still worked a charm: I used muffin holes, and got 9 lovely golden muffins. Maybe you could also print it and check the ingredients on your print-out: must have something to do with the change-over to Food.com!

Thanks for (for me) a new side dish!!