Best Cheese Stuffed Zucchini Recipes

FRIED CHEESE-STUFFED ZUCCHINI BLOSSOMS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, water and salt until smooth. Set aside.
• In a small bowl combine the goat cheese, cream cheese, heavy cream, basil, and green onion. Mix until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Spoon 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons filling into each blossom. Close the blossoms and gently twist the petals to seal.
• In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, pour enough oil to fill the pan about a third of the way. Heat over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 350 degrees F. (If you don't have a thermometer a cube of bread will brown in about 1 minute.) Dip the stuffed zucchini blossoms in the batter and allow any excess batter to drip off. Fry for 1 to 2 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown. Allow the cooked blossoms to drain on paper towels.
• Season with salt and serve with your favorite marinara sauce or vinaigrette.

CRISP ZUCCHINI BLOSSOMS STUFFED WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, cover 3/4 tablespoon of the sumac with 1 tablespoon of boiling water and leave to infuse for 5 minutes. Add both types of cheese, oregano, walnuts, lemon zest, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a generous grind of pepper. Mix well.
• Fill the flowers by carefully opening them and either spooning or piping about a tablespoon of the ricotta mixture into each, gently pushing the filling all the way to the bottom of each blossom but being careful not to fill them too much; if you can get someone to hold the flower open for you, it would make it much easier. Gently twist the tips of the petals to secure the filling inside and set aside until you're ready to fry.
• Pour enough oil into a medium (about 8-inch/20-centimeter) nonstick frying pan so that the oil rises about 1 inch/2 centimeters up the sides of the pan. Place on a high heat for 5 minutes and then turn the heat down a fraction.
• Meanwhile, mix the flour and baking soda together in a medium bowl. Slowly pour in the sparkling water, whisking continuously to form a smooth batter.
• When bubbles start to surface in the oil, test it by dropping some batter into the oil: if it sizzles, you are ready. (The oil should hover between 320 and 350 degrees Fahrenheit/160 and 180 degrees Celsius.)
• Lower a zucchini blossom into the batter, turning to coat completely, before carefully placing in the hot oil. Repeat, cooking a few blossoms at a time, adjusting the temperature between batches so they take about 30 seconds on each side to turn a golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and then sprinkle with salt and the remaining 1/4 tablespoon sumac. Serve at once with the lemon wedges alongside.

STUFFED ZUCCHINI CUPS WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking dish or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Cut each zucchini into 3 equal sections and scoop out the center core of each, leaving about 1/2 inch of zucchini on the bottom. Finely chop the removed core and place in a bowl.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, season with salt, and cook for for 5 minutes. Stir in carrot and reserved zucchini core and mix well. Season with garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir crumbled goat cheese into vegetable filling.
• Spoon vegetable filling into hollowed-out zucchini pieces and set into prepared baking dish or baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until zucchini are soft, 30 to 35 minutes.

CHEESE AND SAUSAGE STUFFED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a baking dish (size is dependent on the size of your zucchini).
• Place crumbled sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain and set aside.
• Partially cook zucchini in the microwave on high for 5 minutes. Remove from the microwave and let cool for about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl combine eggs, Colby cheese, cottage cheese, Italian blend cheese, onion, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
• Slice the zucchini in half lengthwise, remove the seeds and rinse. Place both halves in prepared baking dish and sprinkle with garlic salt. Layer the sausage, tomatoes and cheese mixture in each half.
• Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes. Then broil for 5 minutes to brown the cheese.

CHICKEN BREASTS STUFFED WITH ZUCCHINI, ROASTED RED PEPPER, AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• In a skillet cook the onion in 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderately low heat until it is softened, add the zucchini, and cook the mixture, stirring, for 1 minute, or until the zucchini is tender. Stir in the red pepper, the goat cheese, and salt and pepper to taste and cook the mixture, stirring, until cheese is melted. Transfer the mixture to a small bowl and let it cool slightly.
• With your fingers make a pocket for the filling in each chicken breast half by separating in skin from the meat, being careful not to tear the skin and keeping the skin attached along most of the edge. Stuff each pocket with half the filling with a small spoon, packing it and pulling the skin to cover the filling completely, and secure the pockets with wooden picks if desired. In a large skillet heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil over moderately high heat until it is hot but not smoking and in it sauté the chicken, beginning with the skin side up, for 2 minutes on each side. Reduce the heat to moderate, cook the chicken for 9 minutes on each side, or until it is cooked through, and divide it between 2 plates. Pour off the fat from the skillet, to the skillet add the broth, and boil the broth, scraping up the brown bits, for 30 seconds. Strain the sauce and pour it around the chicken.

GOAT CHEESE-STUFFED ZUCCHINI BLOSSOMS WITH ZUCCHINI NOODLES

Steps:

• For the blossoms: Heat the oil to 375 degrees F in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
• Combine the goat cheese, Parmesan, parsley and chives in a medium bowl. Season with salt. Spoon the mixture into a piping bag; cut a hole in the bag. Gently pipe the mixture into the zucchini blossoms and pinch the ends together a bit.
• Whisk together the flour and white wine in a medium bowl. Working in batches so you don¿t crowd the pot, dip each blossom into the batter and then carefully place in the hot oil. Cook until lightly puffed and golden, about 3 minutes. Remove the blossoms from the oil and drain on paper towels. Season with salt immediately.
• For the noodles: Coat a large skillet with some olive oil, add the anchovy, garlic, oregano and some red pepper flakes, and turn the heat to medium. When the garlic gets brown and aromatic, remove it from the skillet and discard. Add the tomatoes, some salt, and 1/4 cup water. Cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until the water is reduced by about half.
• Remove the skillet from the heat, add the zucchini noodles and toss until just wilted. Taste and season.
• Toss the arugula with some olive oil and salt and divide it among 4 dinner plates. Top the arugula with some zucchini pasta and 2 zucchini blossoms, shave some Parmesan over the tops, and serve.

FRIED BABY ZUCCHINI WITH CHEESE-STUFFED BLOSSOMS

Steps:

• Keeping blossoms attached to zucchini, carefully open blossoms and remove pistil from each. Trim stem ends of zucchini, then, beginning 1/4 inch from blossom end, cut a 2-inch slit lengthwise through center of each zucchini, ending 1/4 inch from stem end (slits will help zucchini cook evenly).
• Stir together cheeses, yolk, and oregano in a small bowl until combined well, then season with pepper. Gently open each blossom and fill with 1 to 2 rounded teaspoons of cheese mixture (depending on size of blossoms), then gently twist end of blossom to enclose filling. (You may have leftover filling, depending on size of blossoms.)
• Heat 1/3 inch oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet until it registers 360°F on thermometer (see cooks' note, below), then fry zucchini (with blossoms attached) in 2 batches, turning once, until golden, 1 to 2 minutes per batch. Transfer with tongs to paper towels to drain. (Return oil to 360°F between batches.) Serve zucchini warm or at room temperature.

CREAM CHEESE STUFFED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• Halve zucchini lengthwise.
• Scoop out middle (seeds and some meat) of zucchini.
• Chop tomatoes and scallions, or any other vegetables you would prefer to use.
• Blend together flavored cream cheese and regular cream cheese. A mixer works best, but this can also be done by hand.
• Add chopped vegetables to cream cheese and mix.
• Scoop or pipe cream cheese mixture into hollowed-out zucchini and place in casserole dish.
• Cook for 15-20 minutes or until the top of the cream cheese is starting to brown/stiffen.
• NOTE: Some moisture will be released during cooking and the zucchini will still be firm after 15-20 minutes. You may cook longer, but the cream cheese will start to liquefy.

CHEESE STUFFED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Cut zucchini in half lengthwise.
• Parboil zucchini in a large saucepan with boiling salted water to cover for 5 minutes.
• Drain & scoop out seeds without going through sides.
• Mix together cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, eggs and spices.
• Spoon cheese mixture into the zucchini halves. (Do not mound - it will run over) Place in a shallow baking pan.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minute or until custard is set.
• When custard is done, you can sprinkle the zucchini with the bread crumbs and bake for 5 more minutes until the crumbs are toasty.

ZUCCHINI AND GOAT CHEESE STUFFED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Bake or microwave the sweet potatoes until done but still firm.
• When cool enough to handle, cut each in half lengthwise.
• Scoop out the inside of each potato half, leaving a sturdy shell, about 1/4 inch thick all around.
• Transfer the scooped-out potato to a mixing bowl and mash coarsely.
• Heat the margarine in a medium skillet.
• Add the zucchini and sauté, stirring frequently, until it is golden and tender.
• Add the scallions and sauté for another minute or so.
• Combine the zucchini mixture with the mashed sweet potato in the mixing bowl.
• Add the goat cheese and salt, and stir well to combine.
• Stuff the mixture back into the potato shells.
• Heat as needed in the microwave or in a preheated 400-degree oven, and serve.

ZUCCHINI AND CHEESE STUFFED MEATLOAF

Steps:

• 1. Grate zucchini and place in a large bowl. I squeezed out some of the liquid, but wasn't really too concerned because I like my meatloaf juicy and moist.
• 2. To the zucchini add the egg, milk, oregano, minced onion, salt, pepper, Worcestershire and bread crumbs. Mix well and add the sirloin and sausage. Combine meats with seasonings, but don't over mix, as the meat will get overworked and tough.
• 3. Remove from the bowl and flatten your meat mixture to about 1 inch in height. Place your cheese in the middle of your rolled out loaf. You might want to add more cheese, but beware, if there's too much cheese inside it will find a way to seep out while it's cooking, and will just about disappear.
• 4. Roll loaf back up to cover the cheese and place in a baking dish prepped with cooking spray. Top with your favorite marinara sauce and bake for 1 to 1-1/4 hours.
• 5. Let sit for about 15 minutes and slice. And if you like to bring your lunch to work with you, a slice of this cheesy little zucchini-filled meatloaf makes a super sandwich. One minute in the microwave, a little extra sauce, and you're all set! Hope you enjoy:)

ZUCCHINI STUFFED WITH CORN AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Blanch squash in boiling salted water for 5 minutes.
• Place under cold water and drain.
• Halve and scoop out the seeds, forming a hollow boat.
• Coarsely puree the corn, chives and ricotta cheese in a food processor and season with cayenne, salt and pepper.
• Fill the squash halves with the mixture, mounding slightly.
• Cover with the grated cheese.
• Place in a buttered casserole and bake, covered, in a preheated 350 degree F.
• oven for 15 minutes.
• Uncover and bake 20 minutes more or longer until the squash is tender and the topping is browned.
• Serve topped with fresh cilantro.

ZUCCHINI AND CHEESE STUFFED MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Remove stems from mushrooms and discard; set caps aside. Arrange zucchini in a vegetable steamer over boiling water in a Dutch oven.
• Cover and steam 5 minutes.
• Place zucchini on several layers of paper towels; cover with additional paper towels.
• Let stand 15 minutes, pressing down occasionally to remove moisture. Combine zucchini and next 6 ingredients; stir well.
• Spoon mixture evenly into mushroom caps.
• Carefully arrange mushrooms in a single layer in steamer over boiling water in pan.
• Cover and steam 6 minutes or until mushrooms are barely tender.
• Arrange mushrooms on a serving platter; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

FRIED CHEESE-STUFFED ZUCCHINI BLOSSOMS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, water and salt until smooth. Set aside. In a small bowl combine the goat cheese, ricotta, heavy cream, basil and green onion. Mix until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Spoon 11/2 to 2 teaspoons filling into each blossom. Close gently and twist the petals to seal. In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, pour enough oil to fill the pan about a third of the way. Heat over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 350 degrees F. (If you don't have a thermometer a cube of bread will brown in about 1 minute.) Dip the stuffed zucchini blossoms in the batter and allow any excess batter to drip off. Fry for 1 to 2 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown. Allow the cooked blossoms to drain on paper towels. Season with salt and serve with your favorite marinara sauce or vinaigrette.

CRISP ZUCCHINI BLOSSOMS STUFFED WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, cover 3/4 tablespoon of the sumac with 1 tablespoon of boiling water and leave to infuse for 5 minutes. Add both types of cheese, oregano, walnuts, lemon zest, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a generous grind of pepper. Mix well.
• Fill the flowers by carefully opening them and either spooning or piping about a tablespoon of the ricotta mixture into each, gently pushing the filling all the way to the bottom of each blossom but being careful not to fill them too much; if you can get someone to hold the flower open for you, it would make it much easier. Gently twist the tips of the petals to secure the filling inside and set aside until you're ready to fry.
• Pour enough oil into a medium (about 8-inch/20-centimeter) nonstick frying pan so that the oil rises about 1 inch/2 centimeters up the sides of the pan. Place on a high heat for 5 minutes and then turn the heat down a fraction.
• Meanwhile, mix the flour and baking soda together in a medium bowl. Slowly pour in the sparkling water, whisking continuously to form a smooth batter.
• When bubbles start to surface in the oil, test it by dropping some batter into the oil: if it sizzles, you are ready. (The oil should hover between 320 and 350 degrees Fahrenheit/160 and 180 degrees Celsius.)
• Lower a zucchini blossom into the batter, turning to coat completely, before carefully placing in the hot oil. Repeat, cooking a few blossoms at a time, adjusting the temperature between batches so they take about 30 seconds on each side to turn a golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and then sprinkle with salt and the remaining 1/4 tablespoon sumac. Serve at once with the lemon wedges alongside.

THREE-CHEESE STUFFED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Cook zucchini in boiling water in large saucepan 5 to 7 min. or until tender; drain, reserving 1 cup cooking water. Cool zucchini.
• Cut thin slice off stem end of each zucchini. Carefully scoop out centers, leaving 1/4-inch-thick shells. Chop removed zucchini; combine with mozzarella and feta cheeses.
• Heat oil in medium skillet on medium heat. Add onions, chiles and garlic; cook and stir 3 min. or until onions are crisp-tender. Remove from heat. Add half the onion mixture to zucchini mixture; spoon into zucchini shells. Place in 13x9-inch baking dish.
• Blend reserved water, tomato sauce and remaining onion mixture in blender until smooth; pour over stuffed zucchini shells. Cover.
• Bake 25 to 30 min. or until heated through. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Serve with rice.

SAUSAGE AND CHEESE STUFFED ZUCCHINI RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Cut zucchini lengthwise in half; scoop out centers, leaving 1/4-inch-thick shells.
• Chop removed zucchini pulp; place in medium bowl. Add crumbled sausage, bread crumbs, Parmesan and garlic; mix well. Spoon into zucchini shells.
• Place filled shells in 13x9-inch pan; top with pasta sauce. Cover.
• Bake 45 min. or until heated through. Sprinkle with mozzarella; bake 3 min. or until melted.

CRISPY ZUCCHINI BLOSSOMS STUFFED WITH GOAT CHEESE AND CHIVES

Steps:

• Start by mixing the goat cheese, chopped chives, ½ of the minced chili pepper, lemon zest, and salt and pepper together. Taste for seasonings.
• Put this mixture into a piping bag or make a homemade one by scooping it into a small plastic bag and snip the corner off to make a hole. Set aside.
• In a medium-sized bowl, combine the flour and wine/sparkling water together with a whisk. Add a pinch of salt to the mixture. It should be a creamy consistency - sort of like heavy cream. If it's too thick, add more liquid. If it's too runny, add more flour.
• Whisk until smooth. Set aside.
• Start filling the zucchini blossoms with a scant teaspoon or so of the goat cheese mixture. Be gentle about it so they don't tear unnecessarily. Press the petals tightly against the goat cheese so they are closed into bundles. Repeat with the rest.
• Fill a large saucepot with about 4-5 inches of peanut oil over medium-high heat. Once it hits around 350 degrees, it's ready. Or, what I usually do is check to see if tiny bubbles are starting to come up to the surface.
• Set aside a dish lined with paper towels for the fried zucchini blossoms to drain.
• Working in batches of 3-4 zucchini blossoms at a time, dunk them in the batter until fully coated, drip off the excess and lay them gently, away from you, into the hot oil. Let them get crispy and lightly golden brown, turning them around every now and again with a slotted spoon to fry them evenly; about 3-4 minutes.
• Let them drain on the paper towel-lined dish. Repeat with the rest of the zucchini blossoms.
• Lastly, as a garnish add the chive blossoms to the oil and let fry for a few seconds. Take them out and scatter over zucchini blossoms. Sprinkle salt and the rest of the minced chili peppers over the hot zucchini blossoms. Serve with lemon wedges.

CHEESE STUFFED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Cut ends off zucchini. Cook whole in boiling water 12 min or until barely tender. Cut lengthwise and scoop out pulp. Drain inverted on paper towels. Combine eggs, cheeses, parsley, onion, salt and pepper. Fill shells. Place in greased 10 x 15 pan, sprinKle with buttered crumbs. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Can add basil and garlic.