Cheesy Bacon Zucchini Boats
By
Traci Coleman
@TraciB70
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Just trying something new with my lovely zukes from the garden! A girl can only make so much bread!
Ingredients
- 3
- medium zucchini
- 3-4
- slices of bacon
- 1
- medium onion, diced
- 2/3 c
- parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1
- clove garlic, minced
- black pepper to taste
- 1/2 c
- mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/3 c
- butter, melted
- 6 tsp
- fine bread crumbs
How to Make Cheesy Bacon Zucchini Boats
- 1Preheat oven to 375.
- 2Dice bacon and brown in skillet; remove bacon and drain on paper towel. Reserve grease and slightly saute onions until soft and translucent.
- 3Cut zucchini in half lengthwise. Heat on microwave safe plate, cut side down, for about 3-4 minutes to soften. Using kitchen towel to protect your hands, remove zucchini pulp using a spoon. Add pulp, and garlic to onions and cook a few more minutes. Stir in parmesan cheese, bacon and ground pepper, and remove from heat.
- 4Place zucchini in pan. Cover the bottom of each with a small amount of mozzarella. Fill shells with hot filling. Melt butter in small bowl in microwave. Add breadcrumbs. Top each zucchini with about 1 tsp of crumbs.
- 5Bake for about 35-45 minutes until zucchini are tender, filling is bubbly, and breadcrumbs are browned.
About Cheesy Bacon Zucchini Boats
Course/Dish: Other Main Dishes
