Stuffed Giant Zucchini (a.k.a. Cheaters Risotto) Recipe

Name: Stuffed Giant Zucchini (a.k.a. Cheaters Risotto)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole Hot Frying Peppers; 1 Tablespoon Butter & Olive Oil; 1 whole Medium Patty-pan Or Yellow Squash, Diced; 1 ear Corn, Kernels Cut & Milk Extracted; 1 cup Cooked White Rice; 1 whole Zucchini, Pumpkin, Or Acorn Squash, Around 2 Lbs.; 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce Or Worcestershire; 1/2 cups Mayonnaise (not Miracle Whip!); 1/2 cups Grated Parmesan; 1/2 cups Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese; 1/2 cups Breadcrumbs Or Panko Flakes

Servings: persons

2 whole Hot Frying Peppers
1 Tablespoon Butter & Olive Oil
1 whole Medium Patty-pan Or Yellow Squash, Diced
1 ear Corn, Kernels Cut & Milk Extracted
1 cup Cooked White Rice
1 whole Zucchini, Pumpkin, Or Acorn Squash, Around 2 Lbs.
1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce Or Worcestershire
1/2 cups Mayonnaise (not Miracle Whip!)
1/2 cups Grated Parmesan
1/2 cups Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1/2 cups Breadcrumbs Or Panko Flakes

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Melt butter in olive oil over medium heat.
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Core and seed 2 hot frying peppers and slice into thin rings.
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Saute over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
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Add diced squash and liberally salt.
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Turn heat up to med-high, cook until slightly caramelized.
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Add corn kernels and juice, toss.
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Add cooked rice, remove from heat and stir.
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Allow to rest for several minutes.
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Prepare the gourd by slicing off the cap and scooping out most of the interior and all of the seeds.
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Rub the interior with soy sauce and salt lightly.
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In a large heatproof bowl, blend mayonnaise & both cheeses until thoroughly combined.
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Add the sauteed squash and peppers to the mayonnaise mixture and blend well.
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Stuff the gourd with the squash & cheese mixture.
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Top with breadcrumbs and a small pat of butter, place in a shallow ovenproof dish, and bake on the center rack at 350F for 1 hour.
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Slice carefully and serve pieces of the flesh topped with the stuffing.
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(Warning: This is very rich! )

595

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 whole Hot Frying Peppers, 1 Tablespoon Butter & Olive Oil, 1 whole Medium Patty-pan Or Yellow Squash, Diced, 1 ear Corn, Kernels Cut & Milk Extracted, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Giant Zucchini (a.k.a. Cheaters Risotto) falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Stuffed Giant Zucchini (a.k.a. Cheaters Risotto)

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