corn, chile & smoked cheese stuffed zucchini

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16 Pinches
San Ramon, CA
Updated on Jul 21, 2013

It's the smoked cheese that really makes these flavors pop - don't skip using smoked cheese!

prep time
cook time 25 Min
method Bake
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 6 medium zucchini
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons light olive oil
  • 1/2 medium red onion, chopped
  • 3-4 - ears of corn, shaved (about 3 cups)
  • 2 - jalapeno or serrano peppers, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 2 ounces grated, smoked cheddar cheese (1/4 cup)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • pinch cayenne pepper

How To Make corn, chile & smoked cheese stuffed zucchini

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 375. Cut zucchini in half lenghwise, leaving the ends on. Scoop out the centers and save. Mix one clove of finely chopped garlic with 1 T. of olive oil and brush the inside of the zucchini. Sprinkle with salt and place on a baking sheet, cut side down and bake for about 20 minutes (or until tender).
  • Step 2
    Heat the other tablespoon of oil in a skillet, add the chopped onion, cumin, salt and a few pinches of cayenne. Saute until onion is soft, then add corn, garlic and salt to taste. Saute unti corn is tender, chop and add the reserved zucchini and saute for about 2 minutes more. Remove from heat and add the chiles, cilantro and cheese.
  • Step 3
    Mound the filling into the zucchinis, place on a lightly oiled baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes.

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Culture: Mexican
Category: Vegetables
Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Bake

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