Zucchini & Cheese Bake

Ingredients:

• 4 medium zucchini
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 3/4 cup chopped tomato
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
• Dash of pepper

Steps:

1. Trim the ends off the zucchini. Cook, covered in boiling slated water for 5-8 minutes. Drain the zucchini, cut in halves lengthwise. Scoop out the center of the zucchini and chop them finely.
2. Saute the chopped onion in butter until fragrant, then add in chopped zucchini & remaining ingredients.
3. Fill the zucchini halves with the mixture and bake in 11 x 7 baking dish.
4. Bake zucchini at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes until lightly browned.

Serves 4

Recipe submitted by Patricia Ruyter