Secret Stuffed Zucchini Recipe: Ultimate Flavor Explosion!

In this recipe zucchini are hollowed into ‘boats’ and stuffed with bread crumbs, Cheddar cheese, onion, parsley, egg and Parmesan cheese. A hearty side dish or main meal.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ½poundszucchini, halved

  • 1 ½cupsdry bread crumbs

  • 2ouncesshredded Cheddar cheese

  • ¼cupminced onion

  • 2tablespoonschopped fresh parsley

  • 1 ¼teaspoonssalt

  • ¼cupgrated Parmesan cheese, divided

  • 2eggs, beaten

  • 2tablespoonsbutter, diced

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add zucchini and cook until tender, about 15 minutes; drain. Scoop out the flesh of the zucchini, making a ‘boat’.

  3. In a medium bowl combined zucchini flesh, bread crumbs, Cheddar cheese, onion, parsley, salt, most of the Parmesan cheese and egg. Fill zucchini boats with mixture. Dot tops with butter and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.

  4. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories359
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
17g
22%
Saturated Fat
9g
45%
Cholesterol
129mg
43%
Sodium
1289mg
56%
Total Carbohydrate
36g
13%
Dietary Fiber
4g
15%
Total Sugars
6g
Protein
17g
Vitamin C
16mg
80%
Calcium
291mg
22%
Iron
3mg
19%
Potassium
585mg
12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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