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    Cheesy courgette fritters

    Published: Jul 31, 2023 · Modified: Sep 23, 2024 by VJ · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    These cheesy courgette fritters are a great way to use up any excess courgettes you might have lying around the kitchen. They not only make a delicious side dish with your main meal, but you can also serve them as a light lunch, top them with an egg for a delicious breakfast or even serve them as a tasty appetiser.

    Cheesy courgette fritters on a wooden board with a bowl of sour cream and chive dip.
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    • 📋The recipe

    Why you should make cheesy courgette fritters

    I don't know about you, but I always seem to end up with a few courgettes in the refrigerator that I don't know what to do with. This recipe for cheesy courgette fritters is a great way to use them.

    The fritters are packed with tasty cheese and grated courgettes, making them not only delicious but healthy too. In addition, they are shallow fried in only a tablespoon of oil which means they don't turn out greasy.

    Thanks to the egg in the batter, the courgette fritters develop delicious crispy edges when they first come out of the pan.

    Courgettes are not only packed with potassium, which we need to keep our muscles working but are also a good source of Vitamin C and folic acid. 80 grams of raw courgette (or slightly less than 3 ounces) counts as one of your 5-a-day. They are also packed with fibre, which helps promote healthy digestion.

    The cheese in the courgette fritters provides protein, fat, calcium, phosphorus, potassium and vitamin B12, all of which should form part of a healthy diet.

    The batter itself only takes 5 minutes to mix up, and with 3 minutes per side in the frying pan, this is an ideal dish to throw together when you're short of time. Whether you make them for a quick after-school lunch, a delicious breakfast, a side dish at dinnertime or serve them as an appetiser, these cheesy courgette fritters will fit the bill!

    Overhead shot of 5 cheesy courgette fritters on a wooden board with a bowl of sour cream and chives in the centre.

    When I'm serving these cheesy courgette fritters as a snack or appetiser, I like to add a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkling of chopped chives.

    Just look how easy they are to make!

    What you will need

    Equipment

    Not too much! A cheese grater for grating the courgettes and the cheese, a mixing bowl for mixing the batter and a frying pan for frying the fritters.

    Ingredients

    This recipe makes approximately 8 courgette fritters (depending on how large you make them). I made 8, but if you make them a bit smaller you will get around 12.

    **You can get the complete list of ingredients and full instructions for making cheesy courgette fritters on the printable recipe card at the end of this post**

    Ingredients for cheesy courgette fritters.

    Courgettes - depending on the country in which you live, you may know these by other names. In the US they are known as zucchini, and my South African readers will know them as baby marrows. The larger the courgette, the more water it will contain, so try and get small or medium-sized courgettes for this recipe. The courgette should be coarsely grated and then pressed with a paper towel to remove the excess moisture.

    Some people like to sprinkle salt onto the grated courgette and leave it to stand for half an hour so that the salt can draw any excess moisture out. I don't find this necessary.

    I grate my courgettes with the skin still on (wash them first). If your courgettes are on the larger side and the skin has thickened, you may like to peel them before grating.

    Eggs and flour - these form the batter. You can use plain flour or self-raising flour. If you use plain flour add a teaspoon of baking powder to help the fritters to rise.

    Mixed herbs - for additional flavouring. You may also find these in the supermarket labelled as Italian herbs. They are pretty similar in the combination of herbs and either mixed herbs or Italian herbs will be fine.

    Cheese - I used a mixture of grated parmesan cheese and cheddar cheese.

    Oil - this is used for frying the fritters. I like to use a neutral oil such as sunflower or canola, but you could use olive oil instead.

    Sour cream and chives - these are used for garnish.

    You may also like to add half a teaspoon of salt and a grinding of black pepper to the batter.

    What to do

    Prepare the courgettes by rinsing them to remove any dirt. Grate the courgettes using the largest holes of a cheese grater (no need to peel them first) then press gently with a double piece of paper towel to remove as much moisture as possible. Repeat with a second layer of paper towel if the courgettes are very watery.

    Eggs, flour and mixed herbs in a mixing bowl.

    Place the flour, baking powder, eggs and herbs into a mixing bowl and optionally season with salt and black pepper.

    Eggs, flour and mixed herbs mixed to a batter in a mixing bowl.

    Beat well until the mixture is combined and there are no lumps.

    A mixing bowl containing  a batter of eggs, flour, grated courgettes and grated cheese.

    Stir in the grated courgettes and the cheese and mix until well combined.

    Three cheesy courgette fritters browning in a frying pan.

    Heat the oil in a large frying pan and add spoonfuls of the courgette mixture. The oil should sizzle gently when you add the batter. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown.

    Don't let the oil get too hot or the fritters will burn before they are cooked in the centre.

    Serve the fritters as a side dish with a roast or garnish with sour cream and chives or serve them as a snack or appetiser.

    Closeup of a cheese courgette fritter topped with a spoonful of sour cream and a sprinkling of chopped chives.

    These cheesy fritters can be eaten either hot or cold. However, if you want to reheat them place them in a hot dry frying pan for a minute or two, or place them on a baking tray in a hot oven for 5 minutes. I wouldn't recommend reheating them in the microwave as they will become soggy.

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    Cheese courgette fritters FAQ

    Can courgette fritters be frozen?

    You can freeze the cooked fritters by placing them on a baking tray (lined with baking parchment to prevent them from sticking to the tray) and freezing them until solid. Once frozen, transfer them to a large plastic bag or other freezer container and freeze for up to 3 months.
    If you are concerned that the fritters will stick together in the freezer you can layer them between pieces of baking parchment.
    To use, place the frozen fritters on a baking tray and bake in a hot oven (200C/400F) for 8 to 10 minutes until piping hot and crispy around the edges.
    Alternatively, allow them to defrost and reheat them in a dry frying pan, turning them occasionally until heated.
    I haven't tried freezing the uncooked batter.

    Why are my cheesy courgette fritters soggy?

    This can happen if there is too much moisture in the batter. Ensure you have blotted the grated courgettes well with paper towels before adding them to the batter.

    Should I rest the courgette batter in the refrigerator before frying?

    No, that shouldn't be necessary. This is a 'mix and make' recipe and you can fry the fritters immediately after they have been mixed.
    If you mix them in advance you can store the batter in a covered container in the refrigerator for 24 to 36 hours. Give the batter a quick mix before frying in case the grated courgettes have drawn water. If this has happened, stir in a small amount of flour before frying.

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    📋The recipe

    Closeup of a cheese courgette fritter topped with a spoonful of sour cream and a sprinkling of chopped chives.

    Cheesy courgette fritters

    These cheesy courgette fritters are a great way to use up any excess courgettes you might have lying around the kitchen. They not only make a delicious side dish with your main meal, but you can also serve them as a light lunch or top them with an egg for a delicious breakfast.
    Recipe by: Veronica
    Appetizer, Side Dish
    British
    Calories 159
    Prep 15 minutes minutes
    Cook 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8 large fritters
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    Equipment

    • Mixing bowl
    • Frying Pan
    • Cheese grater

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups grated courgettes approximately 2 medium courgettes
    • 2 large eggs
    • ½ cup / 120 grams plain flour or use self-raising flour and omit the baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon mixed herbs or Italian herbs
    • ½ cup / 50 grams grated parmesan cheese
    • ½ cup / 60 grams grated cheddar cheese
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 2 tablespoons sunflower oil for frying
    • ¼ cup / 60 ml sour cream for garnish (optional)
    • 2 tablespoons chopped chives for garnish (optional)

    Instructions

    • Prepare the courgettes by rinsing them to remove any dirt. Grate the courgettes on the largest holes of a cheese grater (no need to peel them first) then press gently with a double piece of paper towel to remove as much moisture as possible. Repeat with a second layer of paper towel if the courgettes are very watery.
      2 cups grated courgettes
    • Place the flour, baking powder, eggs and herbs into a mixing bowl and optionally season with salt and black pepper.
      2 large eggs, ½ cup / 120 grams plain flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon mixed herbs, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • Beat well until the mixture is combined and there are no lumps in the flour.
    • Stir in the grated courgettes and the cheese and mix until well combined.
      ½ cup / 50 grams grated parmesan cheese, ½ cup / 60 grams grated cheddar cheese
    • Heat the oil in a large frying pan and add spoonfuls of the courgette mixture. The oil should just sizzle when you add the batter. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown. Don't let the oil get too hot or the fritters will burn before they are cooked in the centre.
      2 tablespoons sunflower oil
    • Serve the fritters either as a side dish with a roast, or garnish with sour cream and chives and serve as a snack or a light meal.
      ¼ cup / 60 ml sour cream, 2 tablespoons chopped chives

    Notes

    Freeze the cooked fritters by placing them on a baking tray (lined with baking parchment to prevent the fritters sticking to the tray) and freezing until solid.
    Once frozen, transfer the fritters to a large plastic bag or other freezer container and freeze for up to 3 months.  If you are concerned that the fritters will stick together in the freezer you can layer them between pieces of baking parchment.
    To use place the frozen fritters on a baking tray and bake in a hot oven (200C/400F) for 8 to 10 minutes until piping hot and crispy around the edges.
    Alternatively, allow the fritters to defrost and reheat them in a dry frying pan, turning occasionally until heated through.
    I have not included sour cream or chives in the nutrition calculation as these are optional.  Nutrition assumes you will make 8 fritters.

    Nutrition

    Serving - 1fritter | Calories - 159kcal | Carbohydrates - 13.2g | Protein - 7.4g | Fat - 8.8g | Saturated Fat - 3.2g | Cholesterol - 59mg | Sodium - 273mg | Potassium - 182mg | Fiber - 0.8g | Sugar - 0.7g | Vitamin D - 5µg | Calcium - 153mg | Iron - 1mg

    I am not a nutritionist. The nutrition information has been calculated using an on-line calculator, and is intended for information and guidance purposes only. If the nutrition information is important to you, you should consider calculating it yourself, using your preferred tool.

    Unless otherwise stated, a cup is the standard US cup containing 240 ml. In all my recipes this cup is assumed to hold 140g of flour. For help converting other ingredients between cups, grams, ounces and other measures, see my recipe conversion calculator.
    All my recipes are developed and tested at sea-level. For tips on adjusting recipes for high altitudes see my post on baking at high altitudes.
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