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Cheese Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Delicious zucchini boats filled with a creamy cheese mixture, perfect as a side dish or a light main course.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Vegetarian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Zucchini
  • 4 medium Zucchini halved lengthwise and scooped out
Cheese Filling
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese divided
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
Topping
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for drizzling

Method
 

Prepare Zucchini
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides to create boats.
Make Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Stuff Zucchini
  1. Spoon the cheese mixture into each zucchini boat, packing it in well.
Add Topping
  1. In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs with olive oil. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the stuffed zucchini. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
Bake
  1. Place the zucchini boats in a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 12gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

You can customize the filling by adding cooked ground meat or vegetables for added flavor.

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