Zucchini Stuffed With Ham and Parmesan
- Ready In:
- 1hr 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
8
ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 1⁄2 cups chopped onions
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 ounces lean smoked ham, minced
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumb
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, divided
- 1⁄2 cup chopped Italian parsley
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 8 medium zucchini, horizontal top cut off
directions
- Heat 1 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Saute until onion is soft and golden, about 9 minutes. Transfer onion mixture to medium bowl. Stir ham, breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup cheese, and parsley into onion mixture. Season stuffing to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in egg.
- Brush 13x9x2" glass baking dish with oil. Using melon baller or teaspoon, scoop pulp from zucchini, leaving 1/4" thick shell. Fill zucchini shells with stuffing; arrange in dish. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of oil. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese.
- Bake in preheated 350 degree oven uncovered 40 minutes. Increase heat to 400 degrees. Bake until tender and beginning to brown, about 15 minutes longer.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
KathyP53
Ozark, Missouri