Zucchini Grilled Cheese: The Best Indulgent Twist on Comfort Food
A delicious twist on the classic grilled cheese that incorporates fresh zucchini for added flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 4 slices bread
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Grate the zucchinis and squeeze out excess moisture.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread.
- Place one slice, buttered side down, on a skillet.
- Add a layer of cheese, a layer of zucchini, and another layer of cheese.
- Top with another slice of bread, buttered side up.
- Cook until golden brown, then flip and cook the other side.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add garlic powder or herbs to the zucchini.
- Experiment with different types of cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg