Appetizer for 24
Cheesy Buffalo Zucchini Chips
Thin zucchini slices are coated with seasoned crumbs, baked until crisp, then finished with mozzarella and hot sauce.
Typical price
$0.45for 4 servings
$0.11 per serving$0.45 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 24servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Zucchini and summer squash$1.79/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $1.12Typical price |
| Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 4 oz | $0.56Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1.5 | $0.45Typical price |
| Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $2.68 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperFlourHot sauce
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 10 oz zucchini squash
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 1/2 eggs
- 2/7 cup all-purpose flour
- frank's red hot sauce for drizzling (optional)
- 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and lightly oil a large baking sheet.
- Slice the zucchini into thin rounds and whisk the eggs in a shallow bowl.
- Mix the flour, panko, garlic powder, cayenne, and salt in another shallow bowl.
- Dip each zucchini round in egg, coat it with the crumb mixture, and arrange it on the sheet.
- Bake for 18 minutes, sprinkle with mozzarella, and bake for 3 more minutes until crisp and the cheese melts.
- Drizzle the chips with hot sauce before serving.
Swaps
- Zucchini and summer squash for Bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
- Mozzarella for Cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
- Bread crumbs for Stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
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