I’ve never been a huge fan of zucchini, probably because I’ve only had it cooked a few ways that I enjoy it. My friend, Kelly, served us a zucchini medley a few years back that was delicious and easy but I’ve yet to duplicate it at home. Then I saw Ina Garten, aka The Barefoot Contessa, make these zucchini pancakes and I had to try them.
The first time I made the Barefoot Contessa’s zucchini pancakes, my picky eater was eager to try them. After all, he correlated the word pancake with something he loves. I did get him to try them but he was not a fan. My younger son, however, loved them and asked for more.
They are surprisingly delicious and easy to make. They cook up quickly and, although you can keep them warm in the oven, I suggest preparing the mixture and cooking them at the last-minute. If you’re serving them with an entree that needs to rest, it’s the perfect time to make these. They take about 5 minutes to cook.
Other favorite side dishes include cheesy baked mashed potatoes and homemade green bean casserole. Serve the zucchini pancakes with chicken, salmon, beef or ham.
A delicious side dish made with garden fresh zucchini. Don't use olive oil here. Use a neutral oil like canola or vegetable oil. 
The Barefoot Contessa’s Zucchini Pancakes
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YUMMY!!!!! Thanks for sharing your recipe! I’ve heard about your blog a couple of times and will now spend my afternoon reading.
We loved this recipe! So easy to make. It will be made again and again!
I want to make this as an appetizer. Can anyone suggest a sauce or dip to dip them in? Or is it totally unnecessary? Thank you!
These are really good! I make similar ones with potatoes, but it’s nice to switch things up!
Grew up on these. My mom added Romano cheese, chopped fresh basil and garlic powder. So good!
I just picked up some zucchini in the store this week, now I know what I will be doing with it!
I am definitely putting these on my must make list for next summer, they look amazing!
The ingredient list says to use baking powder but the instructions say baking soda. I used powder but my pancakes didn’t come out very well so I’m wondering if I should have used baking soda??
Thanks for catching that error Ann. I’ve corrected the recipe and it should be baking powder. Are you sure your baking powder was fresh?
These sound so light and refreshing! I love this for summer! thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe for our Farmers Market Recipe Blog Party for Celebrate 365
This is such a nice easy side, but I might like it for breakfast!! Thanks for sharing with us at Throwback Thursday!
Mollie
I happened upon this, surfing through television shows one day, and boy! Am I glad I saw the Barefoot Contessa taste testing one! I knew I had to try them, and I did! Posted pictures at my Facebook page and on my recipe tab on my blog! Awesome goodness! Thank you!