Bacon Stuffed Zucchini

I love all things stuffed. Well, not all things, but zucchini? Yep, definitely love it stuffed. And stuffing things with bacon is something I will do way more often! My husband said (and I quote), “what other vegetables can you make taste like bacon?”

So, for the recipe for these wonderful little boats…just keep reading!

Bacon Stuffed Zucchini

Ingredients:  *amounts may vary…this recipe made 2 full zucchini boats (or 4 halves)

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Bacon Stuffed Zuchinni

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Ingredients

• 2 Zuchinnis
• 6 slices turkey bacon
• 1/2 red onion chopped
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup low fat mozzarella cheese
• salt and pepper
• oregeno to taste

Servings Ingredients 2 Zuchinnis 6 slices turkey bacon 1/2 red onion chopped 4 garlic cloves minced 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 1 cup low fat mozzarella cheese salt and pepper oregeno to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Start by slicing the zucchini in half lengthwise. Hollow out the zucchini using either a melon baller or a spoon. Set the zucchini boats (the hollow shells) in a baking dish to the side.
3. Take the insides of the zucchini and give them a chop, along with the turkey bacon, onion, and garlic.
4. In a skillet, saute the zucchini, turkey bacon, onion, and garlic for 5-7 minutes (or until bacon in done).
5. In a bowl, stir together the bacon mixture, parmesan cheese, and seasonings. Scoop onto the zucchini boats.
6. Place stuffed zucchini in oven for 15-20 minutes. Remove from oven, top with mozzarella cheese and return to oven for 2 minutes.

Recipe Notes

I think next time, I will serve these will a little side of spicy marinara sauce. What would you serve with your bacon stuffed zucchini???

~Lauren A.