These Baked Zucchini Sticks are seriously so simple to make with only 3 ingredients & a few seasonings. Baked in the oven till golden brown and topped with gooey melty cheese. Perfect as an appetizer for entertaining, game day or as an afternoon snack even the kids will love. Gluten Free, Low Carb, Easy, Keto.
If you're a fan of easy appetizers that are perfect for dipping with all your favorite sauces...
But you also need them low carb and low calorie for those New Years goals...
Then these baked Zucchini Sticks are EXACTLY what you're looking for! 😉
Since they're easy to make, delicious, and a much lower carb healthier option than traditional breadsticks.
And some other low carb dips that we love are this Spinach dip, Pesto dip, or this Hot Broccoli Cheese Dip.
ZUCCHINI STICKS
So here's the ingredients you'll need to make them...
- Zucchini
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Eggs
- Seasonings
- Optional- Marinara sauce for dipping
HOW TO MAKE BAKED ZUCCHINI STICKS
Start by preheating the oven and lining a large baking sheet with parchment paper...
Then generously grease it with olive oil.
Meanwhile rinse the zucchini, dry, cut off both ends and grate with a box grater.
Add shredded zucchini to a colander, sprinkle with salt and set in a bowl to drain...
Allow to sit approximately 10 minutes before squeezing excess liquid out with paper towels or clean kitchen towel.
Put in mixing bowl with remaining ingredients and combine well.
Spread out on lined baking sheet and bake in preheated oven till golden brown.
Remove from oven, lower temperature, top with cheese and place back in oven till cheese is gooey, melty and lightly browned.
Allow to cool about 8-10 minutes prior to slicing into sticks.
Optional- cut off outer edges prior to serving and then cut into equal sized sticks.
Oh... and BTW those outer edges are awesome for snacking on while you're cutting the rest into sticks..
CAN I MAKE THESE AHEAD OF TIME
YES... Just allow to cool before storing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days..
Can warm prior to serving with dipping sauce or I've even enjoyed them cold.
OTHER ZUCCHINI RECIPES TO TRY
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins (Paleo & Gluten Free)
Vegetarian Philly Style Zucchini Boats
AND IF YOU TRY THIS RECIPE PLEASE BE SURE TO LET ME KNOW IN THE COMMENTS BELOW…..
I’d love to hear if you make this & how you like it. Plus please be sure to include a star rating.
Until next time-xoxo
📖 Recipe
Cheesy Baked Zucchini Sticks (Low Carb, GF, Keto)
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini or 3 small
- 1 ¾ cups mozzarella cheese divided
- 2 eggs
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- ¼ tsp. each oregano & basil
- salt & pepper to taste
- optional:
- shredded Italian cheese blend
- marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven 400 degrees
- Line large baking sheet with parchment paper and generously grease with olive oil.
- Meanwhile rinse zucchini and cut off both ends.
- Using a box grater shred both zucchini and place in strainer over bowl.
- Sprinkle zucchini with salt and allow to sit about 10 minutes to release liquid.
- Meanwhile grate mozzarella cheese and add 1 cup to large mixing bowl reserving remaining cheese for topping.
- Then squeeze excess liquid of of zucchini using a paper towels or a kitchen towel.
- Place zucchini in bowl with mozzarella cheese, add 2 beaten eggs, and seasonings.
- Combine well.
- Spread zucchini mixture out on greased parchment paper into a square shape about ½ inch thick.
- Bake in preheated oven 20-25 minutes until the edges get brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven lower temperature to 350 degrees and top with additional mozzarella cheese or cheese of choice.*
- Place back in oven 10 minutes until gooey and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and cut into equal size bread sticks.
Notes
can be dipped with marinara sauce or served plain
serving size may vary based on size you cut breadsticks *Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutrition
Updated- originally posted February 2017
Holly
Overall, not terrible. Nice flavor, but the consistency is not at al bread-like. I squeezed all moisture out of the zucchini, but these are still quite flimsy.
Stephanie
Hi Holly, Thanks for the feedback! And yes since they're made with zucchini and no bread is involved then they will be more flimsy than traditional bread sticks. Sorry if you expected bread-like and didn't get that. And please let me know if there is something else I can do to help you trouble shoot the recipe..
Claire | Sprinkles and Sprouts
I have seen cauliflower garlic bread sticks before but never ones made with zucchini. GREAT idea!!!
When I have a glut of zucchini I always shred some and then freeze it. Wonder if this will work with that? It is usually a bit wetter when it has been defrosted. But your stage for salting them should take care of that?
Can't wait to give these a go!
Chris
Oh my goodness i'm drooling at these! And they're low carb!? Such a great idea!!
Dannii
You had me at cheesy. What a great low carb option and perfect for parties.
Natalie
These breadsticks look so addictive and delicious! I love the idea of the added zucchini - sounds so good!
David @ Cooking Chat
tasty way to get some veggies in the mix!
Kate
So how do you make it vegetarian? This recipe calls for 2 eggs
Stephanie
Hi Kate, Did you mean Vegan? Cause eggs are vegetarian. If you're looking to make this vegan you could try using flax eggs in place of regular eggs. Hope this helps 🙂
Julie
Cheese is not vegan either, though there are vegan cheese substitutes, but they don’t alwAys melt or bind like regular cheese. The poster asking the question might look for a truly vegan recipe. Otherwise, eggs and cheese are both vegetarian. I am excited —my zucchini is draining right now for this recipe. Thank you!
ManilaSpoon
This is so very creative and so delicious!!! A must-try!
Stef
Thanks!
Kathy
This sounds like the perfect zucchini recipe. 3 ingredients plus spices? yes please!! I definitely need to give this a try. So much better than bread!
Stef
Thanks Kathy! For sure 🙂
Kylee Cooks
I need these in my belly. That cheesy (AND low carb!!) goodness just needs to be in my life! I love recipes like this!
Stef
Thanks Kylee and low carb is just an added reason to Enjoy 🙂
Anne Murphy
I love using the zucchini that way! It's such a delicious combination with cheese.
Stef
Yes it is Anne!
Sandhya Ramakrishnan
Seeing your pictures for the breadsticks, I never realized that this does not have any flour in them. What a great use of zucchini and the kids would love it. I can't wait for summer to be here sooner so I can start planting zucchinis to make all these delicious recipes.
Stef
Thanks Sandhya! I'm lucky enough to find zucchini year around and it's one of my favorite veggies 🙂
GiselleR
Whoa. Mind blown. I've made zucchini 'boats' before where I hollowed out zucchini, stuffed it with some sort of filling then topped with cheese and baked. But I love the idea of getting right to the point and just smothering them in cheese with nothing in between ?
Stef
Thanks GisellR!
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day
Simple recipes are the best recipes! I'm glad you've been able to spend more time running lately. I would be really cranky if I wouldn't run every day!
Stef
Thanks Amy and Yes running definitely takes me to my Happy place other than the kitchen 🙂
Stef
Thanks Byron and me too 🙂
Byron Thomas
I just made a regular bread stick recipe for my blog using bread. I haven't posted it yet, but now I'm wondering if I should change it. LOL. We love zucchini in our home and purchase it as much as possible. It does tend to get a little expensive here in the winter months, so much of our zucchini cravings wait until summer, but I'd be willing to dish out the extra bucks for this recipe. Love a low carb appetizer!
yaron
looks like a great appetizer!
thanks
Stef
Thanks and you're welcome Yaron!
The Recipe Nomad
Oh this sounds so yummy!! And it's not hard to make at all! I feel so bloated when I eat cheesy bread- my total weakness! Total excise to binge on a bit of cheese this weekend!
Stef
For sure 🙂
Gloria Duggan
What a totally delicious way to eat zucchini. I have some already grated in the freezer. I just might have to pull some out and give this a try. Perfect way to start a meal....or great to eat while watching a movie.
Daniela Anderson
Give me cheese, and l would never ever complain ? This is one recipe l would never get tired of, and a perfect way of using zucchini. My little one can be fussy when it comes to vegetables, so hiding veggies can sometimes be the only way. I'll give it a go!
Stef
Thanks Daniela and I'm the same way about cheese 🙂
Marlynn Jayme Schotland
Minimal time and minimal time is key in my life when it comes to recipes! I love baked zucchini and my kids love cheese so this would be a good one!
Stef
Yes it would Marlynn 🙂
Sara | Modern Little Victories
I absolutely love this! I love zucchini & I love cheese so something tells me I'd really like these!
Stef
Then you would definitely love this Sara since it's basically just cheese and zucchini 🙂
strawberryblondiekitchen
I'm heading out to the store tomorrow to grab me some zucchini so I can make this immediately. YUM! I'm dying over all that cheesy goodness! My mouth is watering just thinking about this!!!
Stef
Thanks and hope you Enjoy!
Sarah @ Champagne Tastes
Mmmm.. cheese and zucchini are so yummy together! I bet I wouldn't feel quite so gross after eating these compared to regular cheese sticks!
Stef
For sure Sarah! You can actually eat extra of these since it's not bread!
Stef
Exactly Julie 🙂 Healthy cheese vehicle..I like that!
Julie | Bunsen Burner Bakery
Let's be honest - most carbs are just the vehicle to get the cheese into our mouths, so this is perfect! Make the cheese vehicle as healthy as possible!
Stef
Hope your daughter gets to try these Pam! All of my recipes are gluten free so I totally understand living that lifestyle 🙂
Pam Wattenbarger
My daughter would love these. She has Celiac disease so she is always looking for yummy gluten free recipes to try.
Adriana Martin
Oh wow I need some cheesy zucchini breadsticks in my life. This looks so godo and flavorful must try your recipe soon I am sure my family will love it =)
Stef
Thanks Adriana! And yes everyone needs Zucchini breadsticks in their life 🙂