Pizza Stuffed Zucchini Recipes

PIZZA STUFFED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°.
• Slice off both ends of zucchini and discard. Line up chopsticks on either side of zucchini, then carefully make 1/4" slices, making sure your knife hits the chopsticks. Repeat with remaining zucchini.
• Place zucchini on a parchment-lined, rimmed baking sheet and bake until pliable, 10 minutes. Let cool until you can handle, then, alternating with pepperoni and mozzarella, stuff the slices of zucchini. Sprinkle each with a pinch of Italian seasoning and 1 tablespoon Parmesan. Bake until cheese is melty and pepperoni is crispy, 10 minutes more.
• Serve with marinara for dipping.

PIZZA-STUFFED ZUCCHINI CUPS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper or foil.
• Cut end off each zucchini, then cut each into 1 1/2-inch-thick slices. Using small spoon, scoop out the flesh, without going through the bottom, and discard or save for another use.
• In medium bowl, stir together cream cheese, Italian seasoning, olives, bell pepper, pepperoni and half of the cheese. Fill each zucchini cup with 1 to 2 spoonfuls filling. Place on cookie sheet. Top each with bread crumbs.
• Bake 20 minutes. Top with remaining cheese. Bake about 20 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and golden brown.

BAKED PIZZA STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Wash and cut zucchini in half lengthwise.
• Use a spoon to scrape out the seeds and pulp in the center of the zucchini and pat dry with a paper towel.
• Lay zucchini cut side up on a baking sheet.
• Spread marinara sauce evenly between zucchini.
• Top with mozzarella, mushrooms, pepperonis, green pepper, onion and olives.
• Bake for 12-18 minutes. Cooking time will vary due to thickness of zucchini, but cook until cheese is melted and zucchini is tender.