Serves 6
Ingredients:
- 6 medium zucchini squash, washed and trimmed
- 6 strips smoked bacon
- 2 tsp. butter
- 1 1/2 C. grated Chihuahua, Manchego or Gouda cheese
- 1 C. cream
- 1 tsp. oil
- 3 tsp. all purpose flour
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Additional butter for greasing
Preparation:
Dice bacon and fry until crisp. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
Slice zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out middle, leaving a shell. Place the zucchini shells in a pan with water to cover and cook until just tender but still firm. (DO NOT overcook).
Melt the butter in a saucepan or deep skillet, chop the zucchini pulp and add it to the butter. Sauté this for a few minutes until tender, then add the flour and stir well to combine. Add the cream, 1 cup of the grated cheese, garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste.
Place the zucchini shells, open side up, in a greased baking dish and fill with the zucchini pulp mixture. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese and the bacon and bake in a 150°C oven 30 – 40 minutes or until the cheese melts and begins to brown.