STUFFED ZUCCHINI 
3 med. zucchini
2 tbsp. butter
1 c. chopped fresh mushrooms
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. dried oregano, crushed
1 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp. chopped pimento

Cook whole zucchini in boiling salted water about 10 minutes, or until tender; drain. Cut in half lengthwise. For zucchini curl, cut a thin horizontal slice from top of each zucchini half, cutting to but not through each end; roll up. Scoop out centers, leaving a 1/4 inch shell; chop center portion and set aside.

Melt butter in a large skillet; saute mushrooms about 3 minutes or until tender. Stir in flour, oregano; remove from heat. Stir in Monterey Jack cheese and pimento; stir in the reserved chopped zucchini. Heat mixture through.

Preheat broiler. Fill zucchini shells, using approximately 1/2 cup filling for each. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Broil several inches from source of heat for 3-5 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Stuffed zucchini may be assembled in advance, covered and refrigerated up to 4 hours. Broil for 5-7 minutes instead of 3-5 minutes.

 

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