SPICY ZUCCHINI BOATS

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In this simple recipe, zucchini, that famous summer vegetable, is stuffed with cheese, bacon, and chile peppers.

Provided by shannon

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise
1 slice whole wheat bread
3 cayenne peppers, seeded and minced
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
2 ¾ ounces precooked bacon
6 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons cream cheese
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
½ teaspoon onion salt
ground black pepper to taste
2 pinches dried basil
1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs

Steps:

Place zucchini in a microwave-safe pan, cut-side down. Add about 1 inch of water to the bottom of the pan. Cook in the microwave oven for about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Remove zucchini from the microwave and add to the boiling water. Cook until desired softness, 3 to 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine whole wheat bread, cayenne peppers, jalapeno pepper, bacon, Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, seasoned salt, onion salt, black pepper, and basil in a bowl until filling is combined.
Drain zucchini and cool until safe to handle, about 10 minutes.
Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
Scoop out zucchini pulp to about 1/4-inch from the skin and add to filling. Use an electric mixer to mix. Stuff zucchini halves with filling and place on a baking sheet. Sprinkle dry bread crumbs on top.
Broil under high heat until tops start to brown, 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 1075 mg, Sugar 4.2 g