With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, this recipe from 1986 will help you get this savory side on the table in no time.
Retro 80s recipe: Stuffed zucchini with plenty of cheese
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Cheesy stuffed zucchini
Ingredients
- 3 medium-sized zucchini
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 1 cup of chopped fresh mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon of dried oregano, crushed
- 4 ounces of shredded Monterey Jack
- 2 tablespoons of chopped pimento
- 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook whole zucchini in boiling salted water for about 10 minutes, or until tender; drain.
- Cut in half length-wise.
- Optional: For the zucchini curl, cut a thin horizontal slice from top of each zucchini half, cutting to but not through each end; roll up.
- Scoop out the centers, leaving a 1/4-inch shell: chop center portion and set them aside.
- Melt butter in a large skillet; saute mushrooms about 3 minutes or until tender.
- Stir in flour, oregano; remove from heat.
- Stir in Monterey Jack cheese and pimento; stir in the reserved chopped zucchini.
- Heat mixture through.
- Preheat broiler.
- Fill zucchini shells, using approximately 1/4 cup filling for each.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Broil several inches from source of heat for 3 to 5 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
Notes
Note: Stuffed zucchini may be assembled in advance, covered and refrigerated up to 4 hours. Broil for 5 to 7 minutes instead of 3 to 5.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 155Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 223mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gProtein: 8g
Click Americana offers approximate nutrition information as a general reference only, and we make no warranties regarding its accuracy. Please make any necessary calculations based on the actual ingredients used in your recipe, and consult with a qualified healthcare professional if you have dietary concerns.
