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Jalapeno Popper Zucchini Boats

Deliciously stuffed zucchini boats filled with a creamy jalapeno popper mixture, perfect for a low-carb appetizer or side dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Zucchini
  • 4 medium Zucchini Halved lengthwise and seeds removed
Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Jalapenos Diced, fresh or pickled
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions Chopped
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
Topping
  • 1/2 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil For drizzling

Method
 

Prepare Zucchini
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds to create boats.
Make Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, diced jalapenos, chopped green onions, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Stuff Zucchini
  1. Spoon the filling mixture into each zucchini half, pressing down gently to pack it in.
Add Topping
  1. In a small bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs with olive oil. Sprinkle the mixture over the stuffed zucchini.
Bake
  1. Place the stuffed zucchini in a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and the topping is golden brown.
Serve
  1. Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra spice, leave some seeds in the jalapenos or add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the filling.

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