Stuffed Zucchini - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    3 medium zucchini
    2 tablespoons butter
    1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
    2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
    1 (4 ounce) cup shredded monterey jack cheese
    2 tablespoons chopped pimiento
    1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Preparation
    Cook whole zucchini in boiling water about 10 minutes, or until tender.
    Cut in half lengthwise.
    Scoop out centers, leaving a 1/4-inch shell; chop center portion and set 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.
    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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