Bacon Stuffed Zucchini Recipe

Name: Bacon Stuffed Zucchini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 gigantic zucchini (may use multiple smaller ones); 1/2 tablespoon butter; 1/2 tablespoon olive oil; 1 head broccoli, cut into small florets; mixed mushrooms, 1 avg. package, sliced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 medium onion, diced; 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled; 3/4 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; salt and pepper; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cumin

Servings: persons

1 gigantic zucchini (may use multiple smaller ones)
1/2 tablespoon butter
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1 head broccoli, cut into small florets
mixed mushrooms, 1 avg. package, sliced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 medium onion, diced
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
3/4 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
salt and pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Cut zucchini lengthwise, and using a spoon, scoop out the seeds; discard.
3
Continue scooping out flesh (save this and dice) until you have a zucchini boat (about 1/2 inch thick; don't scoop too thin or your zucchini will turn to complete mush).
4
In a large skillet, add butter and oil to medium-high heat.
5
Saute mushrooms and onions for about 4 to 5 minutes.
6
Add broccoli, bell peppers, saved zucchini and garlic; cook about 3 minutes more.
7
Add salt, pepper, cayenne, and cumin.
8
Mix in half of the cheese and half of the cooked bacon.
9
Scoop filling into the hollowed out zucchini(s).
10
Place onto foil lined baking sheet; cover with another sheet of foil and crimp the edges of the 2 sheets together to make a foil packet.
11
Poke a few SMALL holes in the top of the packet.
12
Bake for 15-20 minutes (less if you have small zucchinis).
13
Remove from oven; remove top foil sheet.
14
Cover in remaining cheese and bacon.
15
Place back in oven (uncovered) for a few minutes until cheese melts.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 gigantic zucchini (may use multiple smaller ones), 1/2 tablespoon butter, 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, 1 head broccoli, cut into small florets, and more.

Yes, Bacon Stuffed Zucchini falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bacon Stuffed Zucchini

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