Kelli's Fried Green Zucchini

Kelli's fried green zucchini recipe uses seasoned bread crumbs to coat the squash, fry it, and top it with melted mozzarella cheese and spaghetti sauce.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 420 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 0.5 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup prepared spaghetti sauce, heated

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and garlic salt in a shallow bowl. Beat eggs in a separate shallow bowl.

Step 3

Dip zucchini slices into egg, then press into bread crumbs. Add zucchini in a single layer to the skillet; cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Flip; cook other side until tender and golden brown. Sprinkle mozzarella over zucchini; cook until cheese melts, 1 to 2 minutes more.

Step 4

Spoon sauce onto plates; top with zucchini slices.