Cheese-Stuffed Zucchini

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Serves 6 people

Categories: Side Dish, Zucchini

Ingredients

  • 3 large zucchini, cut in half crosswise
  • 1 1/2 cups grated monterey jack cheese
  • 3/4 cup small curd cottage cheese
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons fine dry breadcrumbs
  • paprika

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°.

  2. In a saucepan combine zucchini with salted water to cover; bring to a boil, decrease heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 7 minutes until partially cooked.

  3. Drain and immerse in cold water to cool; drain again.

  4. Cut zucchini halves in half lengthwise; using a small spoon scoop out seeds and a small amount of pulp.

  5. Place zucchini, cut sides down, on paper towels to drain for a few minutes.

  6. In a bowl, mix the cheeses, parsley, and crumbs together; stir to mix.

  7. Arrange zucchini pieces, hollow side up, in an oiled baking dish.

  8. Fill each piece with an equal amount of cheese mixtures.

  9. Sprinkle with paprika; bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes until zucchini are tender and cheese is melted; serve immediately.

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