cheesy bacon zucchini boats

How To Make cheesy bacon zucchini boats

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  Preheat oven to 375. Dice bacon.
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  Brown in skillet.
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  Remove bacon and drain on paper towel. Reserve grease.
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  Cut zucchini in half lengthwise.
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  Heat on a microwave-safe plate, cut side down, for about 3-4 minutes to soften.
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  Using a kitchen towel to protect your hands, remove zucchini pulp using a spoon.
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  In reserved grease, slightly saute onions until soft and translucent.
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  Add pulp, and garlic to onions and cook a few more minutes.
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  Stir in Parmesan cheese, bacon, and ground pepper; remove from heat.
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  Place zucchini in the pan. Cover the bottom of each with a small amount of mozzarella.
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  Fill shells with the hot filling.
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  Melt butter in a small bowl in the microwave. Add bread crumbs.
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  Top each zucchini with about 1 tsp of crumbs.
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  Bake for about 35-45 minutes until zucchini are tender, the filling is bubbly, and bread crumbs are browned.
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