mozzarella and zucchini pancakes

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Mozzarella and Zucchini Pancakes

My Grandmother used to own a super club in WI and was famous for her potato pancackes. This is a recipe that is based on her recipe but uses Zucchini in place of the potatoes.

Ingredients

  1. 4 cups coarsly grated zucchini, packed
  2. 1 small onion, finely chopped
  3. 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cut into small thin pieces (shred size)
  4. 1/2 cup flour
  5. 1/3 cup parmasean cheese
  6. 2 teaspoons fresh, minced garlic
  7. 1 teaspoon seasoning salt (see below)
  8. fresh ground pepper, to taste
  9. olive oil for frying
  10. 2 tablespoons black pepper
  11. 1 teaspoon onion salt
  12. 1 teaspoon onion powder
  13. 1 teaspoon dry majoram
  14. 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  15. 1 teaspoon paprika
  16. 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
  17. 1 tablespoon garlic salt
  18. 1 teaspoon cumin powder

Directions

  1. Hand squeeze out as much of the moisture in the zucchini - it is very important to remove as much excess water as possible.
  2. Place the zucchini in a large bowl.
  3. Add in all remaining ingredients except oil.
  4. Mix well to combine and add seasoning salt and black pepper to taste.
  5. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Drop the zucchini mixture by heaping tablespoons into hot oil and fry on both sides until golden brown.
  7. Seasoning Salt Mix
  8. Mix together all spices. (Extra seasoning salt can be stores in glass jar).