STUFFED ZUCCHINI I

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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.

Provided by Debbie

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

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

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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'.
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.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Cholesterol 128.6 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 1289.1 mg, Sugar 6.3 g