Cheese-Stuffed Zucchini

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"My kids will eat this."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 3 large zucchini, cut in half crosswise
• 1 1⁄2 cups grated monterey jack cheese
• 3⁄4 cup small curd cottage cheese
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons fine dry breadcrumbs
• paprika

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. In a saucepan combine zucchini with salted water to cover; bring to a boil, decrease heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 7 minutes until partially cooked.
3. Drain and immerse in cold water to cool; drain again.
4. Cut zucchini halves in half lengthwise; using a small spoon scoop out seeds and a small amount of pulp.
5. Place zucchini, cut sides down, on paper towels to drain for a few minutes.
6. In a bowl, mix the cheeses, parsley, and crumbs together; stir to mix.
7. Arrange zucchini pieces, hollow side up, in an oiled baking dish.
8. Fill each piece with an equal amount of cheese mixtures.
9. Sprinkle with paprika; bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes until zucchini are tender and cheese is melted; serve immediately.

Reviews

[Elmotoo]

I don't know why, but neither kid liked this. I thought it was good, just too salty. I might try again w/out the parmesan to cut back on the saltiness? *I* thought it was tasty & it was very easy.