Zucchini Fritters I

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 cup flour
• 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 package Hidden Valley Ranch mix
• 2 cups shredded zucchini

Directions

Fill a deep fat fryer or skillet with oil to a 2 inch depth. Heat to 375 degrees F. Meanwhile, combine milk and egg in a mixing bowl. Stir together dry ingredients and add to egg mixture; blend well. Fold in zucchini. Drop mixture by teaspoonful into hot oil. Fry until a deep golden brown, turning at least once. Drain off oil on paper towel. Enjoy with salad dressing or salsa or sour cream dip. Note: Adding salt to the batter or salting the fritters after they are fried is delicious!

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Zucchini Fritters II

Ingredients

• 2 cups grated zucchini
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

Mix all ingredients. Drop a spoonful in hot oil; press to a pancake; brown; drain on paper towel. Serve with sour cream and chives.

By Robin from Washington, IA