Stuffed Zucchini:
Bayou Classic


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Prep Time:          25 Min.
Cook Time:        20 Min.

 

Ingredients:

  • 1 Bottle of Real Bacon Bits
  • 2 Medium Tomatoes; Diced
  • 1 Can ( 8oz.) Whole Kernel Corn
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder or Garlic Salt
  • 1 Teaspoon Butter
  • ½ Onion; finely chopped
  • 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1 Box Melba Toast
  • 1 Small Can of Black Olives
  • 1 Jalapeño Pepper, Minced

 

Directions:

  1. Wash your Zucchini and cut both ends off.  Then boil whole zucchini for 6-8 minutes until tender. After cooked, drain hot water from the zucchini and let them cool off for about 10 minutes.
  2. Finely chop your onion, and put into a microwaveable safe bowl.  Melt butter with a pinch of pepper on top of the onion pieces in the microwave.  On high heat, cook the onion for 3 minutes or until desired texture is achieved.
  3. Once the zucchini have completely cooled off, scoop out the inside of the zucchini and place into a large mixing bowl.
  4. In your large bowl combine: Insides of zucchini, salt, pepper, cooked onion, garlic powder, tomatoes,  bacon bits, corn, and cheeses( leave a pinch of preferred cheese to the side for each zucchini). Stir until completely mixed.
  5. With a tablespoon, stuff the zucchini shells with the corn mixture until full.  Then sprinkle the leftover cheese on top of the stuffed zucchini. Place the zucchini in an aluminum foil pouch.
  6. At 325 – 350 degrees; place zucchini on the grill and cook for 15 – 20 minutes.