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Four stuffed zucchini halves in a baking dish, topped with melted cheese and herbs, surrounded by fresh basil leaves.
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Stuffed Zucchini Boats Recipe

You probably want to eat something quick and easy without giving up on flavor if you're anything like me. That's where stuffed zucchini boats come in. They're packed with creamy cheeses, savory bacon, and fresh basil—definitely not your ordinary dish. They’re a great way to make use of any zucchinis hanging around in the fridge.
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American, International
Keyword stuffed zucchini boats, stuffed zucchini boats recipe, zucchini, zucchini boat, zucchini boats recipe, zucchini recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 3 Servings
Calories 412kcal
Author Zuzana Paar

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Cup Bacon
  • 2 Tablespoons Cream Cheese
  • 1/2 Cup Blue Cheese
  • 1/2 Cup Gouda Cheese
  • 2 Zucchini
  • 2 Fresh Basil Leaves cut
  • Salt
  • Pepper
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Instructions

  • Gather all your ingredients and preheat the oven. This will make the process smooth and easy.
  • In a bowl, combine the bacon, cream cheese, blue cheese, and gouda. Season with salt and pepper, then mix until everything is well combined.
  • Carefully cut the zucchini lengthwise to make two halves. Scoop out the center using a spoon or fork, leaving a bit of zucchini flesh to hold the filling. You can always add the scooped flesh into the mixture.
  • Place the zucchinis on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Fill each zucchini boat with the cheese and bacon mixture. Be generous—you want each bite to be full of flavor. Bake until the zucchinis are tender and the cheese is melted.

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Notes

  • Use Fresh Zucchini: Fresh zucchinis have a firmer texture and won’t get mushy in the oven.
  • Adjust Cheese to Taste: Feel free to swap in your favorite cheeses if you’re not a fan of blue cheese. Cheddar, parmesan, or mozzarella cheese would work well, too.
  • Make it Spicy: If you like a bit of heat, use ground chili or pepper flakes on top of the filling for a kick.
  • Choice of Meat: Ground beef or Italian sausage are good options apart from bacon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Portion | Calories: 412kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1199mg | Potassium: 498mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 799IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 442mg | Iron: 2mg