Zucchini Patties

1 large zucchini grated, excess water removed (Note: To do this, after you grate the zucchini, put the grated zucchini into paper towels and squeeze to release the water)
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1 cup corn
sprinkle of ground nutmeg, about 1/8 teaspoon (Note: If you add too much it can quickly take over the taste, less is more)
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 clove garlic, minced
1 egg
salt and pepper to taste
1-2 tablespoons olive oil
1. Combine all ingredients, except olive oil, in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Using a heaping tablespoon form the mixture into 8 patties.
2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Once heated, add patties and cook until golden brown. About 3-4 minutes per side. Serve.
These are great when served with a dollop of ranch dressing. Enjoy!

Zucchini and Rice Casserole

2 cups cooked rice
2 pounds sliced zucchini
¼ cup butter
1 medium diced onion
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
2 beaten eggs
1 cup bread crumbs
½ pound sausage
2/3 cup Panko bread crumbs
½ cup fine Italian Bread crumbs
Place butter, onion, and zucchini in fry pan and sauté. Remove from pan and set aside. Place sausage in pan and cook. Add cooked zucchini mixture and cooked rice to cooked sausage.
Grease a 9 x 13 pan. Place a layer of rice zucchini mixture in bottom of pan. Sprinkle with half of the parmesan and cheddar cheese, layer with rice zucchini mixture again and top with remaining cheeses. Top with Panko bread crumbs mixed with Italian bread crumbs.
Bake in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.

Zucchini Pizza

3-4 small zucchini or summer squash
1 small jar of spaghetti sauce
1- 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1/2 lb cooked sausage or pepperoni

At an angle, slice zucchini about 1/2 inch thick.
Place a single layer of zucchini on a greased foil lined cookie sheet.
Spread a small amount of spaghetti sauce on each slice of zucchini and top with sausage and cheese.

Place in oven under broiler and cook 5-7 minutes or until cheese is melted and slightly toasted.

Serve zucchini pizza bites warm.