Best 2 Fried Cheese Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms Recipes
Are you looking for a delicious and unique appetizer to impress your friends and family? Look no further than fried cheese stuffed zucchini blossoms! This dish is a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds craving more. The delicate zucchini blossoms are stuffed with a savory cheese filling, then coated in a light batter and fried until golden brown. The result is a crispy, flavorful appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a party or simply want to enjoy a special treat, fried cheese stuffed zucchini blossoms are sure to be a hit.
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FRIED CHEESE-STUFFED ZUCCHINI BLOSSOMS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 16m
Yield 8 blossoms
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, water and salt until smooth. Set aside.
- In a small bowl combine the goat cheese, cream cheese, heavy cream, basil, and green onion. Mix until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Spoon 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons filling into each blossom. Close the blossoms and gently twist the petals to seal.
- In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, pour enough oil to fill the pan about a third of the way. Heat over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 350 degrees F. (If you don't have a thermometer a cube of bread will brown in about 1 minute.) Dip the stuffed zucchini blossoms in the batter and allow any excess batter to drip off. Fry for 1 to 2 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown. Allow the cooked blossoms to drain on paper towels.
- Season with salt and serve with your favorite marinara sauce or vinaigrette.
FRIED BABY ZUCCHINI WITH CHEESE-STUFFED BLOSSOMS
Categories Vegetable Side Fry Vegetarian Quick & Easy Ricotta Zucchini Gourmet Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings (as part of mezedes)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Keeping blossoms attached to zucchini, carefully open blossoms and remove pistil from each. Trim stem ends of zucchini, then, beginning 1/4 inch from blossom end, cut a 2-inch slit lengthwise through center of each zucchini, ending 1/4 inch from stem end (slits will help zucchini cook evenly).
- Stir together cheeses, yolk, and oregano in a small bowl until combined well, then season with pepper. Gently open each blossom and fill with 1 to 2 rounded teaspoons of cheese mixture (depending on size of blossoms), then gently twist end of blossom to enclose filling. (You may have leftover filling, depending on size of blossoms.)
- Heat 1/3 inch oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet until it registers 360°F on thermometer (see cooks' note, below), then fry zucchini (with blossoms attached) in 2 batches, turning once, until golden, 1 to 2 minutes per batch. Transfer with tongs to paper towels to drain. (Return oil to 360°F between batches.) Serve zucchini warm or at room temperature.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, firm zucchini blossoms for the best flavor and texture.
- Gently rinse the zucchini blossoms and pat them dry to prevent excess moisture in the filling.
- Use a variety of cheeses for the filling, such as mozzarella, ricotta, Parmesan, or feta, to create a rich and flavorful filling.
- Add herbs and spices to the filling for extra flavor, such as basil, oregano, garlic, or paprika.
- Be careful not to overstuff the zucchini blossoms, as this can make them difficult to seal and may cause them to burst during frying.
- Use a light hand when dredging the zucchini blossoms in flour, as too much flour can make them heavy and greasy.
- Heat the oil to the correct temperature before frying the zucchini blossoms to ensure they cook evenly and don't absorb too much oil.
- Drain the zucchini blossoms on paper towels to remove excess oil before serving.
Conclusion:
Fried cheese-stuffed zucchini blossoms are a delicious and unique appetizer or side dish that can be enjoyed as part of a meal or as a snack. With their crispy outer layer and creamy, cheesy filling, they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. Whether you are looking for a new way to enjoy zucchini blossoms or simply want to impress your guests with a unique dish, fried cheese-stuffed zucchini blossoms are a great option. So next time you have some zucchini blossoms on hand, give this recipe a try and see for yourself how delicious they are!
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