Links for Baked Stuffed Zucchini below generic photos
However after researching recipes I decided to combine a couple and created my own original recipe. Here it is: (I made for two people so have included that too)
Beef Stuffed Zucchini (for 4) Beef Stuffed Zucchini (for 2)
Additional marinara or spaghetti Additional Marinara or spaghetti
However after researching recipes I decided to combine a couple and created my own original recipe. Here it is: (I made for two people so have included that too)
Beef Stuffed Zucchini (for 4) Beef Stuffed Zucchini (for 2)
4 servings 2 servings
4 medium zucchini or 2 large (tender) 2 medium zucchini or 1 large
(tender)
1 lb. ground beef (93/7) 1/2 ground beef (93/7)
1/2 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup-1 Marinara or spaghetti sauce 1/2 cup Marinara or spaghetti
2 eggs, beaten 1 egg beaten
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs* 1/8 cup seasoned bread
crumbs*
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese** 1/4 cup grated parmesan **
1/8 tsp salt 1/16 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper 1/8 tsp pepper
8 slices pepper jack or 1 cup shredded pepper jack 4 slices pepper jack or 1/2 cup
shredded pepper jack
Additional marinara or spaghetti Additional Marinara or spaghetti
* If you don't have seasoned bread crumbs use plain ones (I didn't use panko) and
* 4 servings: add 1 tsp. Italian herbs and 1/2 tsp garlic powder (not salt)
* 2 servings: add 1/2 tsp. Italian herbs and 1/4 tsp garlic powder (not salt)
*** Cut zucchini in half likewise after cutting off both ends; cut a thin slice from the bottom so that the zucchini will lie flat in the cooking dish. Scoop out pulp and seeds, leaving 1/4 inch shells.
*** Put shells on plate; cover with a paper towel & microwave on high for 4-5 minutes.
*** Remove shells from microwave. Wipe off any residual liquid.
*** Mix all ingredients together and stuff shells & put in foiled lined 9 x 13 baking pan.
(You can pile stuffing high because there will be some shrinkage)
*** Bake at 350 (foil covered) for 45-50 minutes or until beef is cooked.
*** Remove foil and put heated marinara or spaghetti sauce on top.
*** Top with 1 cup grated pepper jack (for 4) or 1/2 cup grated pepper jack (for 2) OR
8 slices pepper jack, julienned or 4 slices pepper jack, julienned (4 servings or 2 servings)
*** Return casserole to oven uncovered for 10 minutes to melt cheese.
** Can use parmesano-reggiano if you want a kickier sauce.
Serve with extra parmesan or parmesano-reggiano, if desired.
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