Stuffed Zucchini

Zucchini are stuffed with a mushroom and cheese mixture for a tasty summer side dish. This is a good side dish to grilled steak or chicken.

Prep Time: 12 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes

3 medium zucchini, unpeeled
2 tablespoons butter
4 ounces chopped fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried leaf oregano, crumbled
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 tablespoons sour cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

Cook whole zucchini in boiling salted water, covered, for about 10 minutes. Drain and cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out centers, leaving a 1/4-inch thick shell. Chop the center pulp.

In a skillet melt butter; sauté the sliced mushrooms. Stir in flour, salt, and oregano. Remove from heat. Stir in Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, and the chopped zucchini. Fill zucchini shells, using about 1/4 to 1/3 cup of stuffing mixture for each. Top with grated Parmesan cheese. Place stuffed zucchini in broiler pan and broil for about 4 to 6 minutes, until hot and bubbly.

Serves 3 as a main dish or 6 as a side dish.