Serves: 4
Total Calories: 302

4 zucchini
6 slices bread day-old
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon thyme dried leaf, crushed
1/3 cup onion chopped
1 egg beaten
2 tablespoons butter melted
1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded

Wash squash cut off both ends. Blanch in boiling salted water until tender but still firmly shaped, approximately 10 minutes. Remove, cool in cold water and drain. Halve lengthwise and scoop out flesh, leaving a thick enough edge to hold stuffing set zucchini shells aside. Chop scooped-out zucchini put into strainer to drain excess water. In food processor or blender, crumble bread. Toss with salt, pepper, thyme (sage may be substituted), onion, egg, butter (or margarine), and squash meat mix thoroughly. Place squash shells into well-oiled baking pan fill with stuffing mixture. Top with shredded cheese. Bake at 375 degrees F. for 20 minutes or until tender and brown. Makes 2 halves per serving.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 4
Total Calories: 302
Calories from Fat: 152

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