Saturday 5 December 2015

Zucchini and Ham Fritters

Hallo Every-one,

I've just made another batch of these tasty fritters as they are a great way to use up extra ham you may have at Christmas. Home gardeners often have a glut of zucchini by the end of summer so this will use up some of that. They're sturdy enough to be a nice option for picnics and lunch-boxes too and you can add some corn kernels for a change and leave out the ham altogether if you wish.



You'll need~~~

about two cups of grated zucchini, well squeezed in a cloth to remove extra water (I used over half a large zucchini today)
2 large eggs
large handful each of chopped ham and grated cheese
1/3 cup plain flour ( wholemeal for us)
2 tablespoons of sour cream/plain yogurt/cottage cheese to help bind everything together
seasonings...I used 1/2 teaspoon of chilli flakes, you could stick with salt and pepper or add dried herbs or dried garlic

Place the grated zucchini in your mixing bowl


Add everything else




Mix well


Shallow fry until golden brown on both sides, they will feel firm when cooked right through



Eat and enjoy....they are lovely hot or cold


My recipe made 11 x 3 inch wide patties today. You could serve them with a salad and some home-made chutney or with some nicely steamed vegetables.

Hope you enjoy!

How are your Christmas preparations going now? We're hopefully going to have a coolish day and a simpler fare this year, I've done all my cards that needed to be posted overseas and around Australia, most presents are organised and some wrapped, some food is prepared and some shopping done.

11 comments:

  1. Sue, I am making these tomorrow night! I should go and make some yoghurt now while I think about it as I will have forgotten in five minutes time. LOL!

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    1. aw Chel! You could always use a little less milk if the worst came to the worst!
      xx

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  2. they look delicious,
    could they be made without the cheese?
    thanx for sharing

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    1. Hi Selina, yes leave out the cheese and perhaps use more zucchini or even a chopped and lightly fried or steamed onion would be nice.
      xx

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  3. Thanks Susie Q, this will make a nice easy diner tonight with some salad. On Friday our lovely Robyn (in the shop) gave me three zucchs out of their garden!

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  4. oh fritters! I have been coming up dry for lunch ideas for the boys recently. They are being picky and its way to hot for soup here. I reckon these are just the go! xx

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  5. These are coming up for tonight with steamed veg.

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  6. Sue, those look fantastic. I have frozen shredded zucchini I could use although I think I should let it drain a bit first, hey?

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    1. Hi Sherri, Heather/Joybelle's hubby found some in their freezer too and they squeezed out the water and really enjoyed the fritters :) Bon appetite!

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  7. Healthy recipe! I will keep a copy on my recipe site. Wishing you a wonderful year in 2016!!! May the blessings of the Lord shower upon you!

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  8. Yummo Sue! These sound delicious, and I see you have one of those fry pans. I have been eyeing them off for a while, but not sure if I will buy one. I use cast iron pans so should probably stick with them :)

    xTania

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