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Crispy Stuffed Zucchini are so easy to make! One of THE best ways to enjoy zucchini!
Crispy and crunchy, this Stuffed Zucchini is the perfect side dish OR snack! Fresh zucchini is topped with breadcrumbs, parmesan, garlic and herbs. Mixed with melted butter, this is the perfect oven baked Zucchini recipe to make!
Tender crisp with every mouth-watering bite.
ZUCCHINI
Where did this Crispy Parmesan Zucchini come from? From having way too many zucchini in the house. With this Parmesan Crusted Salmon going crazy on Facebook, I thought, what would happen if I used zucchini? Well, it came out better than expected!
ZUCCHINI RECIPES
Zucchini is one of our favourite veggies. Normally, we love to use it as a low carb option to pasta recipes, like Zucchini Carbonara or Spinach And Ricotta Zucchini Cannelloni). Or in sweet recipes like Low Carb Zucchini Brownies.
Trying so many zucchini recipes over the years, this one is so quick easy to make filled with so much flavour, it’s our favourite! Forget baking zucchini in oil and salt…you NEED to try this!
HOW TO BAKE ZUCCHINI
The best way to avoid over cooking your zucchini is to set an oven timer. Over cooked Zucchini can be soggy and unpleasant to eat.
For this recipe, you are going to first bake your Zucchini at a high heat for 20 minutes, then broil (or grill) for an additional 5 minutes to get that irresistible golden and buttery crumb to crisp up nicely.
HELPFUL TIPS:
- The larger the zucchini, the better!
- I used Panko for a crispier topping, but you can use normal breadcrumbs
- Fresh grated Parmesan tastes incredible in this recipe
Stuffed, oven baked zucchini is an easy, delicious recipe. A popular reader favourite and perfect for any occasion.
The bonus? You may have everything you need in your kitchen to make them! Loaded with incredible, buttery flavour and addictive to the extreme! Try serving them alongside Salisbury Steak for a comforting, well-rounded meal, the zucchini soaks up that rich mushroom gravy beautifully.
Need more crispy side dishes? Try these recipes!
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Carrots Recipe
Crispy Asparagus with Garlic Butter
Crispy Smashed Potatoes
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Crispy Stuffed Zucchini
Ingredients
- 4 large zucchini halved lengthwise
- 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese fresh grated
- ¼ cup parsley finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- 1 pinch pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a baking tray or sheet with non stick cooking oil spray.
- Arrange zucchini halves, cut side up, on the baking sheet. Set aside.
- Mix together the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, parsley and garlic in a small bowl.
- Pour in the melted butter, season with ¾ teaspoon salt and ⅓ teaspoon pepper (or to taste). Mix the ingredients together until the breadcrumbs absorb the butter (about 40 seconds).
- Spoon the mixture over each zucchini half, to evenly cover. Spray the topping with a little cooking oil spray.
- Bake for 20 minutes in the hot oven until the crust is golden and the zucchini halves are cooked through.
- Broil for a further 5 minutes on medium heat to crisp the topping.
- Garnish with parsley and serve as a side accompaniment to any main dish.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Made these with stuffed chicken. All we wanted to eat was the zucchini! I doubled it and used a couple yellow squash. It was delicious!!
Just made this and it was excellent! Loved the crispy crumb mixture on top! Super easy too!
Great recipe! The garlicky panko crumb topping was delicious and the zucchini were firm yet cooked. Excellent recipe. Everyone loved them. Thank you for sharing.
Another winner! Thank you so much for sharing your expertise!! Loyal fan,,,
The best tasting carrots I,ve ever ate
This was so good!! I have had MANY good recipes to keep and re-make from this website and this is no exception. Fresh & tasty…and simple to make.
I made this to accompany salmon for dinner and it was fabulous. My husband, the carnivore, complimented me on the zucchini! We both loved the flavor and texture. I subbed crumbled Ritz crackers for the bread crumbs/panko due to food allergies and omitted the salt. It was crispy on top, with creamy zucchini that still held its shape. And went together easily. Will definitely make again. Thanks for sharing.
Okay, I made this last night. OMG, this was delicious!! One of my favorite recipes you have posted. I was so fresh, didn’t get gooey(still had a slight crunch), and the topping was delicious. Will definitely be making again. I could just make a meal out of this. Thanks so much!! I’m definitely a hardcore fan of yours.