QUICK ZUCCHINI CHEESE BOATS
Omit the bacon for a vegetarian treat- a great side dish for almost any meal. Gruyere is the recommended cheese, but it should work well with sharp cheddar too, for a much different flavor.
Provided by alijen
Categories Cheese
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F.
- coat a 9 by 13 glass cooking dish with cooking spray. Cut 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick lengthwise slice from each zucchini.
- Chop the slices and reserve.
- Scoop out most of the flesh from each zucchini, leaving just a shell.
- Chop together the flesh and add the spices from above.
- In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chopped bacon and cook for three minutes.
- Then add the zucchini mixture.
- Cook, stirring occasionally for 7 minutes (about).
- Stir in bread crumbs and 3/4 cup of the cheese.
- Cook for another minute more.
- Spoon about 1/2 cup filling into each zucchini boat.
- Place each boat in the baking dish and add 1/4 cup hot water to the dish.
- Cover with foil.
- Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes.
- Uncover and sprinkle the tops with the remaining cheese.
- Bake, uncovered, for 5 more minutes until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 234, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 30.1, Sodium 251.7, Carbohydrate 14.4, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 6, Protein 11.7
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