Cheesy Zucchini with Garlic-Oregano Stuffing
- Ready In:
- 1hr 5mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Serves:
-
2-4
ingredients
- 2 medium firm unblemished zucchini (about 8 inches long)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 -3 tablespoons butter
- 2 1⁄2 cups soft whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
directions
- Cut zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out some of the flesh, leaving about a 1/4-inch shell; chop and set aside.
- In skillet, saute garlic in butter until soft.
- Combine bread crumbs, chopped zucchini, pepper and oregano; add to garlic and butter in pan.
- Saute lightly for about 5 minutes, then spoon mixture into zucchini shells.
- (It will seem like a lot, but just cram it in there!) Bake, covered with foil, in a greased baking dish at 375 degrees F for 15 minutes; remove pan from oven and top zucchinis with cheddar cheese; return to oven, uncovered, for another 5 to 10 minutes or until zucchini is tender but not mushy and cheese is melted.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
EdsGirlAngie
LaSalle County, Illinois