Cheesy Zucchini Pancakes
Ingredients:
- 2 medium zucchini, grated
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Filling:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Instructions:
- Grate the zucchini, sprinkle with salt, and let it rest for 10 minutes. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
- In a large bowl, combine the zucchini, eggs, mozzarella, Parmesan, flour, baking powder, garlic, green onions, dill, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix until a thick batter forms.
- In a separate bowl, combine the mozzarella and chopped dill for the filling.
- Heat a lightly oiled non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of batter into the pan and flatten slightly.
- Add a spoonful of the cheese filling to the center, then cover with another spoonful of batter.
- Cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and the cheese has melted.
- Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Serve warm with sour cream, Greek yogurt, or your favorite dipping sauce.