1 1/2 lbs. sm. zucchini
1 1/2 c. fresh bread crumbs
1/2 c. grated process American cheese
1/4 c. minced onion
2 tbsp. snipped parsley
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 eggs, beaten
2 tbsp. butter
1/4 c. process American cheese, grated
1/2 lb. hamburger

Scrub zucchini well. Cut off ends; do not pare. Cook whole with 1 teaspoon salt in one inch boiling water, covered, about 6 to 7 minutes. Start heating oven to 350 degrees.

Cut squash in halves lengthwise. With tip of spoon, carefully remove squash from shells. Chop into small pieces. Brown hamburger in skillet.

Combine chopped squash, hamburger, and bread crumbs with rest of ingredients except butter and 1/4 cup cheese. Pile mixture lightly into zucchini shells; dot with butter. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup grated cheese. Arrange filled shells in large baking pan. Bake, uncovered 30 minutes, or until brown on top. Serves 4.