Cheese Stuffed Zucchini

Cheese and zucchini in the same dish? This summer dish is sure to please your family at the next gathering. Let us know what you think about this summertime delight!

Ingredients:

2 medium zucchini

1\4 cup minced onion

1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted

2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs

1\4 teaspoon pepper

1\8 teaspoon salt

3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

1\4 cup (1 ounce) shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

Cook whole zucchini in boiling water in a medium saucepan 8-10 minutes or until tender. Drain and let cool slightly. Slice zucchini in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out zucchini pulp and shells aside. Saute minced onion in butter in a skillet over medium heat until onion is tender. Add chopped zucchini pulp, grated parmesan cheese, Italian-seasoned bread crumbs, pepper, and salt. Cook until vegetable mixture is thoroughly heated. Stir in crumbled bacon.Spoon vegetable mixture with shredded cheddar cheese. Place stuffed zucchini shells on an un-greased baking sheet. Bake at 450* degrees for 8-10 minutes or until stuffed zucchini shells are thoroughly heated and cheese melts. Serve immediately. Yield: 4 servings