Stuffed Zucchini
Source of Recipe
America's Best Vegetable Recipes..Farm Journal Cookbook
Recipe Introduction
Great way to use up some of that zucchini!
List of Ingredients
- 4 zucchini, 6-7" long
- 1 3/4 c. soft bread crumbs
- 1/2 c. grated process cheese
- 1/4 c. chopped onion
- 2 tbsp. chopped parsley
- 1 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. pepper
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 3 tbsp grated Parmasan cheese
Instructions
- Scrub zucchini well. Cut off ends; do not peel. Cook in boiling salted water until just tender (1/2 tsp. salt to 2 c. water); do not overcook.
- Cut squashes in halves lengthwise. Carefully remove center part of squash with tip of spoon. Turn squashes hollow side down on paper towel to drain.
- Chop center part of squashes and combine with bread crumbs, grated cheese, onion, parsley, 1 1/4 tsp salt, pepper and eggs.
- Place squashes hollow side up in greased 9x13 baking pan. Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp. salt. Fill with bread mixture. Dot with butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in moderate oven (350 degrees for 35-45 minutes, or until browned on top. Makes 8 servings.
Final Comments
NOTE: Stuffed zucchini may be prepared in advance and refrigerated until time to start meal preparations. Then bake 10-15 minutes longer.
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