Best Cheese Stuffed Courgettes Recipes

COURGETTES STUFFED WITH GOAT'S CHEESE & LAMB RAGOUT

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/ gas 6. Put the mince in a frying pan with 1 tbsp oil. Fry over a high heat until the lamb is dark and crisp, about 14 mins. Drain in a colander.
• Return the pan to the heat, add the remaining oil and the onion, and fry until golden brown. Tip in the cumin and garlic, fry for 1 min, then add the mince and stock, and simmer for 20 mins. Add the olives, lemon zest, chilli, mint and some seasoning, and simmer for 5 mins more.
• Sprinkle the courgettes with 1 tbsp flaky sea salt and leave in a colander for 15 mins to draw out a little moisture. Rinse under cold water, pat dry with kitchen paper, then transfer to an ovenproof dish. Fill the courgette halves with the lamb mixture and crumble over the goat's cheese. Cook in the oven for 20-25 mins until the cheese is golden brown.

CHEESE STUFFED COURGETTES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 180C, 350F, Gas Mark 4 and grease a shallow ovenproof dish. Blanch the courgettes in boiling water for 4-5 minutes. Remove and cut in half lengthways. Scoop out the middle, chop and set aside.
• Melt the butter in a saucepan, add the onions and garlic and fry gently for 3-4 minutes, until soft.
• Stir in the courgette, 3/4 of the cheese, egg yolk, oregano and seasoning to taste. Divide into 8 and use to fill the courgette shells.
• Arrange in the ovenproof dish, sprinkle with the remaining cheese and bake for 35 minutes, until tender and golden. Serve immediately.

HAM AND CHEESE STUFFED COURGETTES

Steps:

• cut courgettes in half, lengthwise and boil in salted water until tender.
• allow to cool and then scoop out the centres and mix in with all the other ingredients.
• stuff back into the courgettes, and sprinkle some flour over them.
• deep fry or oven bake until golden.