Cheese Stuffed Zucchini Boats: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe
Cheese Stuffed Zucchini Boats are an incredible ultimate recipe that combines fresh zucchinis with a delicious cheese and meat filling.
Equipment
- oven
- baking sheet
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup cooked ground meat (beef, chicken, or turkey)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the zucchinis in half lengthwise. Scoop out the center using a spoon, leaving about ¼ inch of flesh to create a boat.
- Lightly sprinkle salt and pepper inside the hollowed zucchinis.
- In a bowl, combine the mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, cooked ground meat, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Spoon the cheese mixture into each zucchini boat, packing it in generously.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the stuffed zucchinis for added flavor.
- Place the stuffed zucchinis on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy your Cheese Stuffed Zucchini Boats!
Notes
This dish can be customized with different fillings or toppings according to your taste preferences.
Nutrition
Serving: 4boatsCalories: 320kcalProtein: 25gFat: 18g
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