By Christie Vanover | Published August 7, 2012 | Last Updated December 28, 2022
I’m moving across the country in a few days, and my coworkers have expressed their concerns. You see, at least once a week, I have been bringing goodies into the office. With my husband deployed, I have had to enlist a whole new group of taste-testers, and my coworkers graciously volunteered for the job.
Monday, I showed up to work empty handed and someone else filled the void by bringing in a box of Pop-Tarts. They laid the guilt trip on pretty hard, leaving me no choice but to prepare something for them this morning.
I had a zucchini and homemade tomato sauce on hand because I recently made zucchini Parmesan. Because everyone likes to graze in the break room, I created this new way to make zucchini Parmesan appetizer-friendly.
They were gone in no time. Now I just have to figure out what to prepare for them tomorrow.
Zucchini Parm Cups
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 Zucchini cubed
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1 uncooked refrigerated Pillsbury Pie Crust
- 1 cup spaghetti sauce
- 6 slices provolone cheese
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini and sauté, until tender.
- Combine the breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. Add two tablespoons to the zucchini and stir until the cheese melts.
- Using a round cookie cutter, cut out 24 circles from the pie crust and press into a mini muffin pan. Slice the cheese into 24 pieces, as well. Evenly spread the cooked zucchini into each pastry shell. Top with tomato sauce and add a piece of cheese. Sprinkle with the Parmesan breadcrumbs.
- Bake in a 400-degree oven for 10-12 minutes. Serve.
This estimate was created using an online nutrition calculator
Kaitlyn says
These look delicious! Can they be made ahead of time and frozen?
zestuous says
Absolutely Kaitlyn.
Bree says
I love these–they would be so cute–and healthy–for a party!
Carol Orticari says
Looks and sounds superb. Thanks.
zestuous says
Thanks Carol.