EASY AND BEST ZUCCHINI ala Nita

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   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

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   Wash and gently scrape medium size zucchini-- 1 or 1 1/2 zucchini per person.

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   Split them in half lengthwise.

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   Lay zucchini halves side by side in a baking dish or pan with the split sides up.

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   Sprinkle each half liberally with garlic POWDER.

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   Sprinkle also, to taste, with table salt and paprika.

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   Place 4 or 5 pats of Butter on each piece (You COULD use a Spray like Mazola instead) OR Lay a strip of good smoked bacon lengthwise on top of each half.

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   Can Serve with: Grated Fresh Parmesan Cheese (optional).

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   Place baking dish in center of oven and bake until zucchini is fork tender (15 to 30 minutes, depending on size and amount of zucchini.)

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    If crisp bacon is desired, you may want to broil them a couple of minutes before removing from the oven.

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    If just using Butter on top, you might like to sprinkle with grated FRESH Parmesan Cheese just before serving, or serve cheese on the table to add if or as desired.

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    SERVE HOT AND ENJOY!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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