Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Potato Muffins

Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Potato Muffins sound delicious! Here’s a simple recipe to make them:

Ingredients:

• 1 medium zucchini, grated

• 1 medium potato, grated (peeled or unpeeled, your choice)

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

• 1 egg, beaten

• 1/2 cup milk (any kind)

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (or melted butter)

• Optional: Fresh parsley or chives, chopped, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven & Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin or line it with paper muffin cups.

2. Prep Zucchini and Potato: Grate the zucchini and potato using a coarse grater. Place them in a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and squeeze out the excess moisture. This step is crucial to avoid soggy muffins.

3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, Parmesan cheese, baking powder, baking soda, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

4. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and olive oil (or melted butter).

5. Add Zucchini and Potato: Stir the grated zucchini and potato into the wet mixture. Make sure everything is evenly mixed.

6. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently to combine. The batter should be thick but not dry.

7. Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.

8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the muffins are golden brown and crispy on top. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.

9. Cool and Serve: Let the muffins cool for a few minutes before removing them from the tin. Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley or chives for added flavor and color.

Tips:

• For extra crispiness, sprinkle some extra Parmesan cheese on top of each muffin before baking.

• You can also add a bit of crushed red pepper flakes if you like a bit of heat.

Enjoy your crispy Parmesan zucchini potato muffins as a side dish, snack, or even a light breakfast!