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Not only does this white Texas sheet cake feed a crowd, but it’s always a hit with its buttery, almond flavor. Topped off with a smooth layer of buttercream frosting, you’ll be going back for slice after slice!

There’s still time for a few more potlucks this summer, and sheet cakes are the best way to feed a large group of people! Try this classic chocolate Texas sheet cake or Coca-Cola cake next!

Texas White Sheet Cake

Today I’m sharing one of my favorite cakes, white Texas sheet cake! I love it for so many reasons, besides the fact that it tastes incredible. It’s perfect for summer because it only takes 20 minutes to bake, and it feeds a crowd. Perfect for those summer potlucks and barbecues! This cake is also super easy to make. You don’t need any type of electric mixer, you can do it all by hand. Trust me, this Texas sheet cake is always a hit and goes fast!

It’s not hard to see why. It doesn’t get much better than a super moist, vanilla almond cake smothered in homemade buttercream! This cake so soft and tender, you won’t be able to get enough. No more of those dry Texas sheet cakes, thanks to the sour cream added to the batter! If there’s one cake you make this summer, it’s got to be white Texas sheet cake.

White Texas Sheet Cake Ingredients

These ingredients are the heart and soul of your White Texas Sheet Cake and its luscious frosting. The flavor and texture they create is so irresistible! Exact measurements are in the recipe card below.

Unsalted Butter: Adds rich, buttery goodness to every bite.

Water: Water helps create the right texture and keeps things moist and tender.

All-Purpose Flour: Flour gives the cake structure and substance.

Granulated Sugar: Sugar adds sweetness to the cake and also helps it get that lovely golden color when baked.

Large Eggs: The binding agents. Eggs help hold everything together and contribute to that delightful fluffiness.

Sour Cream: The secret to moisture! Sour cream keeps the cake wonderfully moist and adds a subtle tanginess.

Almond Extract and Vanilla Extract: The flavor power duo. These extracts give the cake its delightful aroma and taste. Almond is like a sophisticated twist, and vanilla is the timeless classic.

Baking Soda: Baking soda helps the cake get nice and fluffy by making it rise during baking.

Salt: Salt enhances all the other flavors and keeps the sweetness in check.

For the Buttercream

Butter: This is where the creamy dreaminess starts. Butter brings a luxurious, velvety texture to the frosting.

Milk: Milk thins out the frosting just right, making it easy to spread.

Powdered Sugar: Powdered sugar adds sweetness and that delightful fluffiness to your frosting. It’s like a cloud of sweetness that melts in your mouth.

Almond Extract: Almond extract gives your frosting a subtle nutty flavor.

Salt: Salt brings out all the wonderful flavors in the frosting.

How to Make White Texas Sheet Cake

Making this Texas sheet cake is so straightforward and extremely easy to make. Mix up your ingredients, add your batter to a baking sheet, and then let it bake for 20 minutes until it’s nice and golden brown!

Preheat Oven, Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 13×18 inch baking sheet with pan spray and dust generously with flour. Tap out the excess flour.

Melt Butter, Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, bring butter and water to a boil. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the flour and sugar.

Combine With Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, sour cream, almond extract, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt to the flour mixture. Slowly pour in the boiling butter/water mixture. Mix with a spatula or whisk until well combined and smooth.

Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-22 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for about 20 minutes.

Prepare Frosting: While the cake is cooling, make the frosting by combining the butter and milk in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from the heat and then stir in powdered sugar, extract, and salt. Mix until smooth and all combined. Spread over warm cake.

Decorate: Decorate your Texas sheet cake with sprinkles, if desired.

More Easy and Delicious Cake Recipes

Peaches and cream is a simple and refreshing summertime dessert. Ripe peaches lightly sweetened with sugar and vanilla bean paste then topped with fresh homemade whipped cream. Every summer we make this classic treat that is bursting with sweet peaches and fluffy cream!

You are going to love this fast and easy dessert! It only takes 5 simple ingredients, and it doesn’t get any easier than that! I have a lot of easy dessert recipes on the blog that I know you will love! In fact, I have a lot of 5-ingredient desserts! Try this popular pistachio pudding salad, this delightful lemon posset, or the world’s easiest peach dump cake!

What is Peaches and Cream?

Simple yet elegant, peaches and cream is a classic treat everyone will love. Fresh summer peaches are the star of this dessert, but the homemade cream takes it over the top. Softly whipped cream is the perfect complement to the tender sweet peaches. The sweetened peaches create a delicious syrup that melts into the cream. It is SO incredible!

If you love peaches like I do, this dessert will check all the boxes. It is the ultimate summertime treat that we look forward to every summer when it’s peach season. I have so many more peach recipes that you have to make! This smoothie and this milkshake are my two favorite peach drinks. And this classic peach pie is a MUST!

Ingredients Needed

This peaches and cream recipe only needs 5 simple ingredients. It is such an easy recipe that is perfect to make when you’re short on time. Gather your peaches from the farmers market or the grocery store and you’re all set. And if you’re lucky enough to have your own peach tree then this recipe is even easier!

Peaches: Fresh ripe peaches are ideal for this recipe because it results in the BEST flavor!

Granulated Sugar: To sweeten the peaches!

Heavy Whipping Cream: Chilled heavy cream is ideal for making whipped cream.

Powdered Sugar: This is optional if you want your cream on the sweeter side.

How to Make Peaches and Cream

Making peaches and cream is so incredibly easy! All you need is 15 minutes and it’s ready to serve. Follow my easy instructions below on the recipe card!

Cut the Peaches: Slice the peaches into wedges or bite-sized pieces and add to a medium bowl.

Add Sugar and Vanilla and Allow to Macerate: Add the granulated sugar and vanilla bean paste. Stir to combine. Cover and set aside for 10-15 minutes, until the peaches are syrupy and the sugar has dissolved.

Beat the Whipped Cream: Add the cream to a large bowl. If desired, add the powdered sugar. Use a hand mixer to beat the cream until very soft peaks form.

Assemble and Enjoy: Spoon the peaches and the syrup evenly into 4 dishes or short cups then top generously with cream. Enjoy immediately.

Lightly battered and fried to golden perfection, this shrimp tempura is the perfect dish for any seafood lover! One bite of its crispy goodness and you’ll be hooked.

If you love crispy shrimp, here are a few more recipes you need to try next: dynamite shrimp, bang bang shrimp, and honey walnut shrimp!

Japanese Shrimp Tempura

Japanese tempura shrimp is a yummy dish with shrimp coated in a crispy batter. First, you peel and clean the shrimp, keeping the tails. (This makes each piece easier to hold and dip!) Then make a batter by mixing flour, cornstarch, cold water, club soda, and egg – it might be lumpy, but that’s okay. Dip the shrimp in this batter and fry in hot vegetable oil until they’re golden and crispy. You get this amazing combo of crunchy outside and juicy shrimp inside. Trust me, you’re going to love it. The light, crispy batter is so irresistible!

Since shrimp tempura has a neutral flavor, you can serve it with any of your favorite sauces! I like to serve it with sriracha mayo or sweet chili sauce to add a kick. No matter what you serve your shrimp with, one thing’s for sure. It’s going to fly off the table! Even if you’re not typically a fan of shrimp, it will make you a believer.

Ingredients You’ll Need

The great thing about this shrimp tempura recipe is that it uses such simple ingredients. You probably have most of the ingredients in your pantry right now! (Check out the recipe card below for exact measurements.)

Large Shrimp: The star of the show, you’ll want these to be peeled and deveined, but leave the tails on.

All-Purpose Flour: Mixed with cornstarch, this forms the base of the batter, creating a light and crispy texture when fried.

Cornstarch: Along with flour, corn starch helps make the batter crunchy and contributes to the dish’s signature crispiness.

Cold Water: Helps create a cold batter that ensures the tempura comes out crispy as it hits the hot oil.

Club Soda: Its carbonation adds airiness to the batter, resulting in a light and delicate shell.

Egg: Helps all of the ingredients stick together.

Vegetable Oil: Used for frying, it cooks the shrimp quickly and evenly, giving them a golden-brown and crispy exterior.

Siracha Mayonnaise or Sweet Chili Sauce: These zesty sauces add an extra layer of flavor and a spicy kick, complementing the crispy shrimp with a tangy and spicy contrast. Feel free to also use any other dipping sauce you prefer!

How to Make Tempura Shrimp

Even though tempura shrimp requires deep frying, it’s actually really simple. And it takes less than 20 minutes! Follow the steps below to get the most crispy, delicious shrimp in a pinch.

Heat Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat. A deep fryer can also be used.

Prep Shrimp: Remove the shell and devein the shrimp while leaving the tails on. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.

Mix Dry Ingredients: Sift together the flour and cornstarch in a medium bowl and set aside.

Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the cold water, cold club soda, and 1 egg.

Combine: Add the liquid mixture to the flour mixture. Stir with a fork and just until combined. It’s ok if the tempura batter is lumpy.

Coat: Quickly working while the batter is still chilled, dip the shrimp into the batter then place in the pot of oil. Cook each shrimp tempura until golden brown in color.

Transfer to Paper Towel-Lined Plate: Remove from hot skillet with a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.

Repeat: Repeat the steps with the remaining shrimp until everything is cooked.

Serve: Serve the shrimp tempura with sriracha mayonnaise or chili sauce.

Try These Other Amazing Shrimp Recipes Next:

This zesty Jalapeño Dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser! Blending cream cheese, sour cream, and canned pickled jalapenos with seasoning, it delivers a delightful mix of creaminess and heat.

Aren’t dips the best? They work as appetizers, snacks, and even sides to a delicious meal! Some of my other tried and true favorite dips are this 5 Minute Million Dollar Dip, this delicious Loaded Creamy Ranch Dip (Poolside Dip), and this yummy and new Cottage Cheese Dip.

Creamy Jalapeño Dip Recipe

Looking for a delicious dip to spice up your snacks? This easy jalapeño dip is a perfect blend of creamy and spicy flavors that everyone will love at parties or get-togethers. To make it, mix tangy cream cheese, smooth sour cream, and fiery canned jalapenos with their juice. The jalapenos add heat and a burst of flavor, making it pack a little heat.

Not only is this dip delicious but do you want to know the best part? It’s super easy to make! Just blend all the ingredients until smooth, then add the cilantro. You can adjust the seasonings to your liking, making it mild or spicy. Serve this mouthwatering dip with chips or crackers or even hard-crusted bread. Whether it’s game day or a movie night, this dip will be the star of the show.

Ingredients in Jalapeño Dip

This dip only has a few ingredients (and you probably already have them all on hand)! This is a great dip for game day or family gatherings. Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements.

Cream Cheese: This acts as the base of the dip, and the creaminess helps it all blend together.

Sour Cream: I love the tangy flavor and smooth texture that this brings to the dip.

Canned Pickled Jalapeños: Make sure to add them with the juice. Don’t drain them!

Garlic Powder: I love adding in garlic powder to jalapeño recipes, it complements them so well!

Black Pepper: This enhances all of the flavors without adding too much extra heat.

Ranch Seasoning Powder: You can either buy a packet of this at the store or make some at home using this recipe.

Cilantro: Using fresh cilantro adds a bold flavor.

How to Make Jalapeño Dip

This dip comes together in less than 5 minutes. All you have to do is chop up a couple of things, add it all together, and blend it up. Easy and delicious are the best recipes!

Combine: Add the softened cream cheese, canned jalepeños, sour cream, garlic powder, ranch powder, and pepper to a food processor.

Blend: Blend until smooth then add the cilantro and blend until incorporated.

Add Additional Seasonings: Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional seasoning if needed.

Serve: This dip is perfect when served with tortilla chips!

Cinnamon Roll Cake is a cinnamon roll turned into an ooey-gooey, delicious cake! Swirled with buttery brown sugar cinnamon and topped with a sweet glaze… this is the BEST cake EVER!

We love all things cinnamon roll at our house! You should also try: Quick 45 minute Cinnamon Rolls, Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes, and Baked Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal!

The Best Cinnamon Roll Cake

This cinnamon roll cake first made its debut on the blog in 2012. One of the first and BEST recipes here on the blog. But the pictures just weren’t doing it any justice. A soft and gooey Cinnabon cinnamon roll turned into a cake!? You know this HAS to be good! The best part is every time I make it, I have all of the ingredients on hand, so there’s no grocery trip required.

This cake gets swirled with buttery cinnamon brown sugar and is baked to perfection. Once you pull it out of the oven, you add on the glaze and it just melts on top perfectly. I am telling you, this cake is to die for. It’s the perfect comfort dessert and great for any occasion! My kids beg me for it all of the time. Serve it fresh out of the oven and it will be gone in a matter of minutes!

Ingredients for Cinnamon Roll Cake

Together, these ingredients come together to create a delightful cinnamon roll cake that’s both comforting and delicious! I know your family will love it as much as mine does.

Flour: Provides the base for the cake, giving it structure and texture.

Salt: Enhances the overall flavor of the cake, balancing the sweetness.

Sugar: Adds sweetness to the cake batter and the cinnamon filling.

Baking Powder: Helps the cake rise and become light and fluffy.

Milk: Adds moisture and richness to the batter, so you have an extra tender cake.

Eggs: Contribute to the cake’s structure and also help bind the ingredients together.

Vanilla: Infuses a warm, aromatic flavor into the cake, enhancing its taste.

Butter (melted and softened): Melted butter in the batter adds richness, while softened butter in the filling creates a gooey texture.

Brown Sugar: Creates a luscious, caramel-like filling with a hint of molasses flavor.

Cinnamon: For that classic cinnamon roll taste.

Nuts (optional): Adds crunch and a nutty flavor for those who enjoy extra texture.

For the Glaze:

Powdered Sugar: Adds sweetness and also gives the glaze a smooth texture.

Milk: To adjust the consistency.

Vanilla Extract: For some extra delicious flavor!

How to Make Cinnamon Roll Cake

Grab all of your ingredients and get ready to make the most amazing cinnamony dessert! Cinnamon roll cake will have the whole family hooked after the first bite.

Preheat Oven, Prepare Batter: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Then with an electric mixer or stand mixer, combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, milk, eggs, and vanilla. Once that is combined, you slowly stir in 4 T melted butter. Pour the batter into a greased 9×13 inch pan.

Brown Cinnamon Sugar Mixture: In a medium sized bowl, mix the softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and nuts if you are using them. Then drop evenly over the cake better in your 9×13 inch pan. Use a knife to marble and swirl over the cake.

Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick comes out nearly clean from center.

Top With Glaze: Make the glaze by adding the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla to a medium sized bowl. Then whisk until smooth and drizzle over warm cake. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Other Ooey-Gooey Cinnamon Desserts

A zesty blend of cashew butter, soy sauce, sriracha, and honey makes this dressing insanely delicious! This creamy and flavorful Spicy Cashew Dressing dressing will elevate any salad with a perfect balance of sweetness and spiciness.

I love homemade dressings! You can make the taste fit your needs perfectly, and you never have to run to the store at the last minute! Check out my favorites like this Asian Salad Dressing, this classic Creamy Poppyseed Dressing, and this yummy Homemade Ranch Dressing.

What is Cashew Dressing?

Cashew dressing is a yummy sauce made mainly from cashew butter, water, and a mix of seasonings. People often use it on salads or as a dip for veggies. The cashew butter gives it a creamy and nutty texture, while ingredients like soy sauce, sriracha, garlic, honey, sesame oil, and rice vinegar add sweet, salty, and spicy flavors.

It’s easy to make and can be adjusted to your taste (which is the best part of homemade dressings)! If you like more spice, add extra sriracha or red pepper flakes. To make it thicker or thinner, simply use more or less water. Cashew dressing is an excellent choice for those looking for a plant-based alternative to creamy dressings with dairy. Its creamy texture and bold flavors make it a perfect match for salads and other dishes. Whether you love salads or want to add some pizzazz to your meals, cashew dressing is a delicious option to try!

Ingredients in Cashew Dressing

If you are looking for a plant-based dressing with no dairy, this is for you! It’s so simple and easy. Check out the exact ingredient measurements on the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Cashew Butter: This is what acts as the base of the classic cashew taste.

Water: The water allows you to control how thick or thin the dressing is.

Soy Sauce: I love the tanginess that soy sauce brings to the dressing.

Sriracha Sauce: This is an ingredient that packs the heat, so only use a little to keep this milder.

Garlic: You can use garlic from a jar or fresh garlic. About ½ teaspoon minced garlic equals about one clove of garlic.

Honey: This acts as a sweetener to the dressing.

Sesame Oil: The sesame oil brings in that Asian flair to the taste.

Rice Vinegar: I love the flavor that rice vinegar adds to the dressing.

Salt: The salt enhances all of the flavors.

Red Pepper Flakes: These are optional, so use them as much or little as you want, depending on the heat level you are interested in.

How to Make Homemade Cashew Dressing

This Spicy Cashew Dressing is so easy to make! it takes less than 5 minutes, and then you can use it to dip veggies or add it to any salad that you love!

Combine: In a medium bowl, combine the cashew butter, water, soy sauce, sriracha sauce, garlic, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and salt.

Whisk: Whisk together until smooth and combined. You can also use the blender if you prefer.

Add Water: Add a splash of water to reach desired consistency if needed.

Store: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

If you love sweet breakfasts, you’re in for a treat. This croissant breakfast casserole features tender croissant pieces and fresh berries all coated in a cream cheese custard. As if that’s not good enough, everything is topped off with a homemade lemon glaze that’s absolutely heavenly. It’s love at first bite!

Add a little sweetness to your day with a few of these other great breakfast recipes! Cinnamon apple French toast casserole, German oven pancakes, or these perfect crepes!

Sweet Croissant Breakfast Casserole

If you’re a fan of sweet, ooey-gooey dishes like bread pudding, then you’re going to LOVE this croissant breakfast casserole. It’s like the perfect mix of custard and bread pudding and is absolutely irresistible with all of the fresh berries thrown in. After it bakes it has the softest, most dreamy texture that you won’t be able to get enough of.

And let’s not forget about that lemon glaze on top! It adds the perfect zesty touch and complements the sweetness of the fruit beautifully. This croissant breakfast casserole is so good, if you make it for breakfast or brunch it’s sure to fly off the table. (And everyone will be wondering why they haven’t made something like this before.)

Ingredients for Croissant Breakfast Casserole

This croissant breakfast casserole is a mix of all these wonderful things. It’s like a morning hug on your plate, full of super comforting flavors! Check out the recipe card below for exact measurements.

Day-Old Croissants: These soak up all the deliciousness, giving each bite the perfect, soft bready texture.

Mixed Berries: Sweet, juicy berries that add a pop of color. I went for blueberries and raspberries.

Cream Cheese: Super creamy and comforting. It covers the croissant cubes, adding a touch of indulgence to each bite.

Granulated Sugar: The sweet touch that makes everything better.

Large Eggs: Hold everything together, and make sure each piece of croissant becomes nice and tender.

Half and Half: Creaminess in a liquid form. It gives the croissant breakfast casserole a velvety feel and also adds richness.

Vanilla Extract: A tiny drop that adds cozy flavor to every bite. You can also use almond extract if you prefer.

Lemon Zest: For a little bit of zing!

Lemon Glaze

Salted Butter: Soft and creamy butter that adds a smooth richness to the glaze, making it taste so delicious.

Powdered Sugar: Super fine sugar that disappears into the glaze, adding sweetness and also giving it a smooth texture.

Half and Half: Makes the glaze nice and creamy.

Lemon Juice: To add a pop of bright citrus flavor! I recommend using fresh lemon juice if possible.

Lemon Zest: Grated to give the glaze a little more zesty goodness.

Powdered Sugar (For Dusting): A sprinkle of powdered sugar on top not only makes the croissant breakfast casserole look good, but taste good too!

How to Make Croissant Breakfast Casserole

Croissant breakfast casserole is super easy to make and only takes 15 minutes of prep! Then it’s off to the oven, where it cooks for about an hour. I know the hardest part is waiting, but trust me, it’s so worth it!

Preparing the Casserole

Prepare Pan, Start on Croissant Mixture: Spray a 9-inch oval baking dish or a 9×9 baking dish with pan spray. Place the croissants and berries in a large mixing bowl.

Beat Cream Cheese: In a separate large bowl, add the cream cheese and sugar. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat it until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl.

Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, beating until fully incorporated.

Mix in Half and Half: Slowly add the half and half while mixing. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed to ensure the mixture is smooth.

Add Flavorings: Mix in the vanilla and lemon zest. Pour the custard mixture over the croissants and cover. If possible refrigerate overnight, or at least 6 hours to allow the croissants to absorb as much of the custard as possible.

Preheat Oven: In the morning, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the dish from the fridge and let it come to room temperature while the oven heats.

Baking

Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes before removing the foil and baking for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the custard is fully set. A knife will come out clean from the custard.

Cool: Let the casserole cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Top With Glaze: While it’s cooling, make the glaze by beating the butter, powdered sugar, half and half, lemon juice, and lemon zest together in a small bowl. Drizzle over the breakfast casserole just before serving and dust with powdered sugar.

Use up all those garden veggies in this delicious chicken and garden vegetable skillet. Your family will love this healthy 30-minute skillet dinner full of seasoned chicken, sauteed vegetables, and a cheesy breadcrumb topping.

This recipe is good for a meal any night of the week! I love a good skillet dinner that’s easy to make for my family. Try more of our favorite skillet dinners like this Salisbury steak, my Italian sausage skillet dinner, or this yummy cajun shrimp recipe. They are all bursting with savory flavors that are perfect for dinnertime!

Chicken and Garden Vegetable Skillet

It’s so rewarding to make a fresh and healthy dinner using vegetables right from the garden. This 30-minute skillet recipe is packed with colorful veggies, tender chicken, and a crispy breadcrumb topping. It doesn’t get any easier than this perfect summer dinner made all in the same skillet. It’s ready to enjoy in 30 minutes and you’re family will love it!

You don’t have to have a garden to make this delicious recipe. It’s fun to have access to fresh vegetables, but these vegetables can be found at any grocery store. I have lots of recipes using garden vegetables. Use up all those bell peppers with these stuffed peppers. Or if you want something sweet, make zucchini bread, or zucchini cake!

Ingredients Needed

If you’re lucky to have your own garden, this recipe is a no-brainer! No garden? No problem! Stop at the local farmers market or grocery store for the veggies you want then you’re all set. This recipe is so versatile because you can switch up the vegetables and protein. I just use what I have on hand and it always is so tasty! Follow the instructions below on the recipe card to make this chicken and garden vegetable skillet.

Chicken: Boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces.

Olive Oil: For cooking the chicken and veggies. It will also be used later for the breadcrumb topping.

Italian Seasoning: The perfect seasoning for this dish!

Garlic Powder: Adds delicious garlic flavor.

Paprika: A little kick of spice for the chicken.

Kosher Salt: Season to taste.

Black Pepper: Season to taste.

Zucchini: Cut the zucchini into half-moon shapes.

Yellow Squash: Small yellow squash cut into half-moon shapes, but any shape will do!

Red Onion: Added flavor and color to this delicious skillet dinner.

Cherry Tomatoes: Cherry tomatoes soften and burst with flavor in every bite.

Panko Breadcrumbs: I love panko breadcrumbs because of the texture it adds to recipes.

Parmesan Cheese: Salty and cheesy parmesan cheese pairs perfectly with the panko.

Let’s Make the Best Chicken and Garden Vegetable Skillet

In just 30 minutes you can make this easy skillet dinner! One and done! This one-skillet recipe is a breeze because it makes cleanup easy. No one wants to spend time doing dishes after dinner. I also love this recipe because you can make it with any veggies you have on hand. It is such a versatile recipe and I can’t wait for you to try it! Follow the recipe card below for step-by-step instructions.

Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Season the Chicken: Add the chicken to a large bowl. Season with Italian seasonings, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper then toss to coat the chicken.

Cook the Chicken: Heat a large oven-safe skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes or until no longer pink. Set the chicken aside.

Cook the Vegetables: Returning to the same skillet, add the green and yellow zucchini, red onion, and tomatoes. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the vegetables start to soften.

Add the Chicken to the Skillet: Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet. Stir to combine the vegetables and chicken.

Combine the Panko, Parmesan Cheese, and Olive Oil: Add the Panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and olive oil to a medium bowl then stir to combine.

Sprinkle the Breadcrumb Topping Over the Skillet Mixture: Sprinkle evenly over the chicken and vegetables.

Cook the Topping: Place the skillet in the oven for 5 minutes to crisp up the topping and melt the cheese.

Enjoy: Remove the skillet from the oven. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed then enjoy!

Crispy Parmesan Fried Zucchini is made with savory parmesan and panko coated zucchini bites. They will quickly become a favorite for an easy and crowd-pleasing snack, appetizer or side dish!

If you love zucchini, but you are looking for an alternative to frying, try Baked Zucchini Fries or Roasted Parmesan Garlic Zucchini Spears. These recipes deliver flavorful zucchini with a light and tasty crisp!

Crispy Parmesan Fried Zucchini Recipe

Zucchini is one of the best summer sides because there are so many amazing ways to cook it! This crispy parmesan version has to be one of my favorites so far. The crunch of the simple panko breading on the outside and the tender zucchini on the inside is the perfect combination. You won’t be able to eat just one! They are so incredible, you will keep going back for more.

Just because something is fried does not mean it is has to taste heavy and oily. The panko bread crumbs in this recipe give the outside of the zucchini a light and airy crunch and the Italian seasonings keeps the flavor fresh. The crispy texture and nutty parmesan flavor is so addicting! Serve your fried zucchini as an appetizer, snack, or side dish and it will become a family favorite in no time!

Ingredients for Fried Zucchini

These ingredients are all you need to create the perfect crisp zucchini. The texture and flavor they give this healthy veggie is amazing. This will be the best zucchini you have had!

Medium Zucchini: Look for a zucchini that is about 6-8 inches long.  It should feel heavy and have smooth, dark green skin.

Salt and Pepper: Add to taste.

Flour: Helps contribute to the crispy crust.

Eggs: Dredging the zucchini slices in this will create a thicker more stable crust.

Panko Breadcrumbs: Since panko is so light and airy it creates the perfect crispy outer layer.

Parmesan Cheese: Adds the perfect salty, nutty flavor. Use freshly grated parmesan if you can!

Italian Seasoning: This seasoning blend is so versatile and goes great with the panko and parmesan crust.

Oil: Olive oil or canola oil need to be heated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit before adding in the zucchini pieces.

Let’s Make Fried Zucchini!

Slice and season the zucchini, then batter and fry! It’s that simple. The steps to the perfect fried parmesan zucchini are quick and easy to follow. You’ll want to make this tasty dish all the time!

Prepare Zucchini: Evenly slice zucchini and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Then allow to sit for a few minutes and pat dry any excess moisture with a paper towel.

Prepare Batter Stations: Put the flour in a small bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs. In a third bowl, combine the Panko, parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning.

Dredge: First dip in the flour, then the egg, then lastly in the Panko mixture.

Fry: Add the oil to a medium saucepan ½ inch up the sides. Then preheat to medium high heat (350 degrees F). When the oil is ready, add the zucchini and fry for 4-5 minutes or until the zucchini is brown and crispy.

Serve: Ranch dressing, marinara sauce or any dipping sauce like fry sauce would go great with this fried zucchini.

Looking to add a burst of flavor to your favorite dishes? With a perfect blend of heat and sweetness, this Firecracker Sauce will take any recipe to the next level. Whether you are using it as a basting sauce or a delightful dipping sauce, this is perfect for any meal! au

This sauce is so delicious on any poultry or fish. I have a few recipes that use this sauce that you must try! This Firecracker Chicken and this delicious Firecracker Salmon use this yummy sauce, and it gives your meat the perfect flavor.

What is Firecracker Sauce?

Firecracker sauce is a spicy and flavorful sauce often used in Asian cuisine, especially Chinese-American dishes. It combines sweet and spicy elements, creating a zesty, tangy, and slightly sweet flavor with a fiery kick. I am all about homemade sauces and spices, and this one is no exception.

The beauty of making sauce on your own is that you control all of the elements! If you want more heat, you can kick it up a notch by using hot sauce instead of buffalo sauce! Or, if you like it more mild, reduce the amount of red pepper flakes so that you can tolerate whatever heat level this sauce is at!

Ingredients in Firecracker Sauce

This sauce is so simple to make! It only takes a couple of minutes to throw it all together, and once you do, you won’t ever buy this at the store again! Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for all of the exact measurements.

Buffalo Sauce: Try making this at home using this recipe. This spicy and tangy condiment is perfect for adding a kick to dishes.

Light Brown Sugar: Sweet and caramel-like sugar that brings a rich flavor to the glaze.

Water: A small amount of liquid to help achieve the desired consistency.

Apple Cider Vinegar: This gives a subtle tartness and balances the sweetness of the glaze.

Salt: Enhances the overall taste and brings out the flavors of the other ingredients.

Red Pepper Flakes: Add a touch of heat to the glaze.

How to Make Firecracker Sauce

This recipe is all about measuring and then dumping it into the bowl! It’s so easy. There is no reason that you shouldn’t make this sauce!

Combine: Combine the buffalo sauce, brown sugar, water, vinegar, salt, and red pepper flakes in a medium bowl.

Whisk: Whisk the sauce together until the sugar is dissolved and the ingredients are incorporated.

Baste: Use as a basting sauce for fish or poultry, or enjoy as a dipping sauce!