Best Keto Cheesy Zucchini Pancakes

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  • prep time

    prep time

    35 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    30 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    1 h 5 min

Best Keto Cheesy Zucchini Pancakes

66 ratings

These pancakes are unlike any pancake you’ve had before, but you’ll love them. Make this Keto breakfast recipe if you like the savory side of breakfast. Nutritious zucchini (courgette) is grated into fine shreds. It’s mixed with egg, cheese, and a little salt and pepper. Then, the pancake batter is divided and baked in your oven instead of cooked in a pan. Although they’re a little different, these mean, green cheesy pancakes are nutritious and delicious for your Keto diet. You can dip the zucchini pancakes in a condiment or enjoy them as is. Eat them warm or even enjoy a pancake or two as a cold leftover snack from your refrigerator!

Storage tips

Keep fully cooled and completed zucchini pancakes in an airtight container. Store the pancakes in your refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can microwave leftover zucchini pancakes or eat them cold.

How to ‘sweat’ and onion

What does it mean to sweat an onion (a shallot, in this case)? Use a saute pan or a pan with a higher rim to help keep moisture in the onion. Heat your onion at medium-high heat so that they don’t burn but still turn translucent. The “sweat” will actually be the moisture from the onions being extracted.

Use parmesan cheese to bind ingredients

On the Keto diet, you may need to use a little creativity in your cooking every now and then. Did you know you can use grated parmesan cheese as a binder? Instead of using bread crumbs, add parmesan cheese to meatloaves, meatballs, or, in this case, zucchini pancakes. Parmesan cheese is a hard cheese that won’t melt as quickly as other cheese, and it hardens back up once it cools.

  • Net Carbs

    2.7 g

  • Fiber

    0.7 g

  • Total Carbs

    3.5 g

  • Protein

    9.4 g

  • Fats

    12 g

158 cals

Best Keto Cheesy Zucchini Pancakes

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Ingredients

  • Zucchini, Raw

    Zucchini, Raw

    2 small

  • Raw Egg Whole

    Raw Egg Whole

    1 medium

  • Olive Oil

    Olive Oil

    1 tablespoon

  • Salt, Sea Salt

    Salt, Sea Salt

    0.5 teaspoon

  • Shallot, Raw

    Shallot, Raw

    1-½ tablespoon, chopped

  • Parmesan Cheese

    Parmesan Cheese

    ½ cup, grated

  • Cheddar Cheese

    Cheddar Cheese

    ½ cup, grated

  • Black Pepper

    Black Pepper

    ⅛ teaspoon

Recipe Steps

steps 6

1 h 5 min

  • Step 1

    Grate the zucchini into a large bowl and sprinkle the salt on top. Set the bowl aside for 25 minutes to allow the salt to draw the moisture from the zucchini. Meanwhile, you can prepare the other parts of the recipe.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    Heat the olive oil in a small pan over medium heat. Finely dice the shallot and add it to the pan. Sweat the shallots until they’re tender, then set these aside as well.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Tip the zucchini into a clean dishcloth or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Return the drained zucchini to a large mixing bowl along with the shallot, cheeses, egg, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    Preheat the oven to 400 F (200 C) and line a sheet tray with parchment paper. You can use a little pan spray to help the parchment stick to your sheet tray. Next, divide the batter into your servings.
    Step 4
  • Step 5

    Spread each portion of batter on the sheet tray into a ½-inch thick disc. You can use the back of a spoon or the bottom of a measuring cup to gently spread the batter. Make sure each pancake has an inch of space between them.
    Step 5
  • Step 6

    Bake the pancakes for 25-30 minutes until they’re golden brown all over. You may flip the pancakes on the tray for the final 10 minutes of cooking. Finished pancakes should naturally release from the parchment paper.
    Step 6

Comments 30

  • FantasticKetone175456

    FantasticKetone175456 4 days ago

    I used this recipe even before I came to Carb Master really good

    • SpectacularKetone422806

      SpectacularKetone422806 8 months ago

      WOW WOW WOW! Super easy and soooooo delicious. Could also be great as a pizza base. Love the idea as “bread” for a sandwich. YUMMY!!!

      • IncredibleKale112691

        IncredibleKale112691 a year ago

        Delicious! My non veggie loving husband even liked it

        • RousingKetone475520

          RousingKetone475520 a year ago

          Outstanding!

          • FortuitousCauliflower374381

            FortuitousCauliflower374381 a year ago

            This was excellent. I will absolutely keep a few on hand. Paired with leftover ribeye. Completely hit the spot!

            • HappyRdrNpnw

              HappyRdrNpnw 2 years ago

              I sub basil pesto for the shallot, then top these with cream cheese after frying them in coconut oil 😋

              • GorgeousKale912604

                GorgeousKale912604 2 years ago

                Yummy

                • UpbeatKale136500

                  UpbeatKale136500 2 years ago

                  I use this recipe as "bread" for my grilled sandwiches. But instead of baking I pan fry both sides then add whatever meat and cheese, then put back in the pan for melting cheese goodness

                  • Cristina71

                    Cristina71 2 years ago

                    Sometimes I am adding feta cheese too.. delicious!!!

                    • Soefara

                      Soefara 2 years ago

                      I swapped zucchini with Broccoli

                      • UpbeatCauliflower726304

                        UpbeatCauliflower726304 2 years ago

                        Delicious

                        • AwesomeRadish848989

                          AwesomeRadish848989 3 years ago

                          Great cheesey taste and I like that they are baked and not fried.

                          • KerriB

                            KerriB 4 years ago

                            I loved this and it is a great use for my many garden zucchini. I doubled the recipe in order to use more zukes. Added coconut flour and lots more spice, Penzey Sunny Paris etc. What is a serving one pancake? Thanks for all the ideas in comments.

                            • Jeaners18

                              Jeaners18 3 years ago

                              I know you asked awhile ago, but yes, it says in other comments one pancake.

                          • FortuitousMacadamia365883

                            FortuitousMacadamia365883 4 years ago

                            Absolutely scrumptious!! I'm going to make sure I have these on hand all the time.

                            • Len

                              Len 4 years ago

                              I think the grams are off. 1/2 a cup of cheddar is 41.5 grams. I made these with the grams stated and they were too intensely cheesy. Something I never thought possible..

                              • Kellyketo53

                                Kellyketo53 2 years ago

                                I also weighed my ingredients and agree with too much cheese and too salty. Will use a loosely filled 1/2 cup next time.

                              • RedheadedLoser1961

                                RedheadedLoser1961 2 years ago

                                ½ c cheddar has 1.7g carbs.

                            • Sony

                              Sony 4 years ago

                              So good 😊

                              • AwesomeKetone258161

                                AwesomeKetone258161 4 years ago

                                These are amazing Like others I added almond flour and chilli flakes Will def be making again

                                • Beth572

                                  Beth572 4 years ago

                                  I did add a sprinkle of coconut flour to bind it before baking and that was great

                                  • Galit

                                    Galit 3 years ago

                                    Did you taste coconut?

                                  • Shaneezalovesketo

                                    Shaneezalovesketo 4 years ago

                                    Great idea! I tried this and came out amazing!

                                • Beth572

                                  Beth572 4 years ago

                                  Excellent. Packed for lunch— Even cold it’s good

                                  • cj

                                    cj 4 years ago

                                    Excellent!

                                    • Sila226

                                      Sila226 5 years ago

                                      5 Stars! These are excellent. I added a pinch of red pepper flake. So versatile. Can be served with meatballs as a dinner or used as a mini pizza crust. Definitely a keeper!!

                                      • SophiaVonLuschka

                                        SophiaVonLuschka 5 years ago

                                        This is one of my staples. Ironic given how I feel about zucchini. Seriously: super easy to whip up a bunch fir the week, serve with a fried egg and avocado for breakfast, with protein and a salad for lunch- the cheese part is so awesome and makes them feel like a savory treat instead of a veggie requirement. Yum!

                                        • Nell

                                          Nell 5 years ago

                                          These were delicious! Added crushed red pepper flakes to mine and fried them in a little avocado oil.

                                          • Nellya

                                            Nellya 5 years ago

                                            My pancakes turned out dry. I may fry them next time. Flavor was ok.

                                            • Mila

                                              Mila 5 years ago

                                              Can I use vegab mozzarella cheese instead ??