Description
Savory bacon-wrapped zucchini boats filled with creamy cheese, perfect for keto diets and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchini
- 8 slices of bacon
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Chopped green onions or herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the center to create boats.
- Combine cream cheese, shredded cheddar, grated Parmesan, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix until smooth.
- Fill each zucchini boat with the cheese mixture.
- Wrap each boat with a slice of bacon and secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Arrange the wrapped boats on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until bacon is crispy and zucchini is tender.
- Garnish with chopped green onions or herbs before serving warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding diced jalapeños to the cheese mixture or broil for a crispy finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 boat
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg