Loaded Zucchini Skins
A delightful twist on a classic dish, packed with cheesy, crispy goodness and your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Brush the zucchini halves with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the zucchini on a baking sheet, cut side up, and bake for about 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and fill each zucchini half with shredded cheese and crumbled bacon.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Top with sour cream and green onions before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add smoked paprika or garlic powder to the olive oil. This recipe is versatile; mix and match toppings to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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