Bacon & Cheese Zucchini Fritters

Bacon & Cheese Zucchini Fritters

3 cups grated zucchini

1 medium sweet onion, grated

3 large eggs

1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese

1/2 cup bacon bits

1/2 tsp sea salt

1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

peanut oil or oil of your choice

Add the grated zucchini and grated onion to a cheesecloth lined sieve and squeeze & press out as much of the water as possible. In a large bowl add the squeezed out zucchini & onion, eggs, grated cheese, bacon bits, salt & pepper.  Stir to combine well.  Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat and add just enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan.  Using a large cookie scoop portion out the zucchini mixture into the hot pan, being careful not to over crowd the pan.  Press and spread the zucchini mixture just a little.  Cook until the bottom side is golden and then carefully flip to cook the other side.  Once both sides are golden remove to a paper towel lined cooling rack.