Ingredients (makes ~12 muffins)
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1 medium zucchini, grated
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1 medium potato, peeled and grated
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon salt (plus extra for sprinkling)
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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2 large eggs
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¼ cup olive oil (or melted butter)
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Optional: 1 teaspoon garlic powder or herbs like thyme/oregano
Instructions
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Preheat oven: 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease.
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Prep veggies:
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Grate zucchini and potato.
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Squeeze out excess liquid using a clean kitchen towel or paper towel (this helps muffins stay crispy).
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Mix dry ingredients:
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In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pepper, and Parmesan.
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Mix wet ingredients:
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In another bowl, whisk eggs and olive oil.
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Combine:
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Fold the grated zucchini and potato into the wet mixture.
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Add dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined.
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Fill muffin tin:
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Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling about ¾ full.
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Optional: sprinkle extra Parmesan or a pinch of salt on top for crispiness.
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Bake:
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25–30 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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Let cool a few minutes before removing from the tin.
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Serve:
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Perfect warm with sour cream, yogurt, or your favorite dip.
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💡 Tips for extra crispiness:
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Don’t skip squeezing out the liquid from zucchini and potato.
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You can broil for 1–2 minutes at the end for a golden top.
If you want, I can also give a “super crispy, cheesy, bite-size version” perfect for appetizers or party snacks. Want me to do that?