Stuffed Zucchini I

In this recipe zucchini are hollowed into 'boats' and stuffed with bread crumbs, Cheddar cheese, onion, parsley, egg and Parmesan cheese. A hearty side dish or main meal.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 359 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 ¼ teaspoons salt
• ¼ cup minced onion
• 2 tablespoons butter, diced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 ½ cups dry bread crumbs
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1 ½ pounds zucchini, halved

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 3

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add zucchini and cook until tender, about 15 minutes; drain. Scoop out the flesh of the zucchini, making a 'boat'.

Step 4

In a medium bowl combined zucchini flesh, bread crumbs, Cheddar cheese, onion, parsley, salt, most of the Parmesan cheese and egg. Fill zucchini boats with mixture. Dot tops with butter and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.