Zucchini Fritters

I love zucchini, but I was getting a little sick of just sauteeing it. So here is a great simple, yummy, new way to eat zucchini. We had a 3 1/2 lb. monster zucchini that had been sitting on our counter for awhile and I decided that it finally needed to be used. I had seen recipes for zucchini fritters and had been wanting to try them for years and so here was my chance. I hope you enjoy these delicious fritters. It is my favorite way to eat zucchini!

Yield: 3 Servings

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 cups zucchini, grated
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup grated colby jack cheese
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large egg, beaten
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

DIRECTIONS:

1. Put grated zucchini in a colander over the sink. Add salt and stir to combine; let sit for 10 minutes. Using a clean dish towel or cheese cloth, drain zucchini well. Squeeze longer than you think. 
2. In a bowl, combine zucchini, flour, colby jack, garlic, and egg; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Scoop tablespoons of batter for each fritter (See note below), flattening with a spatula, and cook until the underside is nicely golden brown, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side, about 1-2 minutes longer.

Notes: Using a cookie scoop works great to get the right amount on the skillet.

Adapted from Damn Delicious