Butternut Squash Staffed Zucchinni

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   1.preheat oven to 400u00b0F

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   2.slice zucchini lengthwise in half, hollow out zucchini by running a paring knife along the outside edge and also making horizontal slits to make scooping easier

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   3.scoop out middle of zucchini, you can save scooped out zucchini for stuffing, I did not

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   4.put hollowed out zucchini in oven for 10mins. to pre-bake

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   5.while zucchini is cooking prepare filling

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   6.cook down bacon until crispy and set on paper towel to drain

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   7.in pan with remaining bacon fat, saute mushrooms and onions (add zucchini scooped out if needed)

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   8.combine sauteed vegetables with the leftover butternut squash

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   9.place mixture into zucchini boats, being careful not to overfill

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    10.bake for 15-20 mins

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    11.garnish with crumbled bacon and scallions

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.