Cheese Filled Zucchini Recipe
Ingredients
| 2 4- to 6-inch zucchini, halved lengthwise | ||
| Water | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Onion | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs), chopped | |
| Garlic | 1 Clove (5gm), minced | |
| 1 slightly beaten egg | ||
| Shredded monterey jack cheese | 3/4 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Stuffing corn bread mix | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Butter/Margarine | 1 Tablespoon, melted | |
| Parmesan cheese | 1 Tablespoon, grated | |
Directions
Scoop out the pulp of the zucchini halves, leaving a 1/4-inch-thick shell.
Chop the zucchini pulp; set aside.
Place zucchini shells, cut side down, in an 8x8x2-inch baking dish.
Add the water.
Cover with vented clear plastic wrap.
Cook on 100% power (high) for 2 to 4 minutes or till crisp-tender.
Drain.
Place, cut side up, in the 8x8x2-inch baking dish.
In a 1-quart casserole combine the chopped pulp, onion, and garlic.
Cook, covered, on high for 3 to 5 minutes or till tender.
Drain in a colander, pressing out the excess liquid.
In the 1-quart casserole stir together the egg, Monterey Jack cheese, stuffing mix, and butter or margarine.
Stir in the zucchini pulp mixture.
Spoon into the cooked zucchini shells.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Cover with vented clear plastic wrap.
Cook on high for 3 to 5 minutes or till the filling is heated through, rearranging once.
Chop the zucchini pulp; set aside.
Place zucchini shells, cut side down, in an 8x8x2-inch baking dish.
Add the water.
Cover with vented clear plastic wrap.
Cook on 100% power (high) for 2 to 4 minutes or till crisp-tender.
Drain.
Place, cut side up, in the 8x8x2-inch baking dish.
In a 1-quart casserole combine the chopped pulp, onion, and garlic.
Cook, covered, on high for 3 to 5 minutes or till tender.
Drain in a colander, pressing out the excess liquid.
In the 1-quart casserole stir together the egg, Monterey Jack cheese, stuffing mix, and butter or margarine.
Stir in the zucchini pulp mixture.
Spoon into the cooked zucchini shells.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Cover with vented clear plastic wrap.
Cook on high for 3 to 5 minutes or till the filling is heated through, rearranging once.
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