One of my favorite childhood recipes, stuffed zucchini updated a tad. Mom made a similar dish every summer

Author: Keith Snow

One of my favorite childhood recipes, stuffed zucchini updated a tad. Mom made a similar dish every summer using our garden-fresh NJ zucchini

2 large zucchini, steamed for 15 minutes or so….don’t let them get as soft as they appear in the video!
2 tbs bacon fat (optional) you can use olive oil or butter too
1/2 cup minced onion
2 garlic cloves minced
3 slices bacon cooked, diced up
1/2 cup good quality parmesan cheese
1/4 cup roasted red pepper, diced

In a skillet over medium-high heat add bacon fat, onions, and garlic. Saute for 2-3 minutes. Add diced-up zucchini from the inside of the zucchini. Season with salt & pepper.
Add the roasted peppers and continue to saute’ for another 2 minutes.
Season the inside of the zucchini shells with salt & pepper, then stuff the filling in it. cover with the parmesan cheese. Bake for 25 minutes in a 350-degree oven.