Ingredients:
6 large zucchini
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 slices bacon, chopped
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
1 cup shredded gruyere cheese
Directions:
Heat oven to 375 F.
coat a 9 by 13 glass cooking dish with cooking spray. Cut 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick lengthwise slice from each zucchini.
Chop the slices and reserve.
Scoop out most of the flesh from each zucchini, leaving just a shell.
Chop together the flesh and add the spices from above.
In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
Add the chopped bacon and cook for three minutes.
Then add the zucchini mixture.
Cook, stirring occasionally for 7 minutes (about).
Stir in bread crumbs and 3/4 cup of the cheese.
Cook for another minute more.
Spoon about 1/2 cup filling into each zucchini boat.
Place each boat in the baking dish and add 1/4 cup hot water to the dish.
Cover with foil.
Bake at 375 F for 25 minutes.
Uncover and sprinkle the tops with the remaining cheese.
Bake, uncovered, for 5 more minutes until cheese is melted.
Servings: 6
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 50 min.