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Low carb sausage and cream cheese stuffed zucchini on a white plate on a red and white plaid napkin with a fork on the plate.
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Sausage Stuffed Zucchini

Savory Italian sausage and cream cheese fill tender zucchini boats, then bake under a layer of Parmesan and melted mozzarella for an irresistible combination.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Sausage Stuffed Zucchini, Stuffed Zucchini
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8 boats
Calories 326kcal
Author Jennifer Osterholt

Ingredients

  • 4 - 5 medium zucchini
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 pound Italian sausage
  • 1/2 pound pork sausage original seasoned breakfast sausage
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated onion
  • 3/4 cup cheddar cheese
  • 2 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375℉ and line a baking sheet with foil or a non-stick liner.
  • Wash zucchini, cut in half and clean seeds out of the center.
    4 - 5 medium zucchini
  • Lay cut side up on baking sheet and lightly drizzle with olive oil. If zucchini are at room temperature cook empty for 5 minutes or if cold cook for 10 minutes.
    2 teaspoons olive oil
  • Brown meat and drain.
    1/2 pound Italian sausage, 1/2 pound pork sausage
  • Add seasonings, cream cheese and cheddar cheese to the meat; stir well.
    1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon granulated onion, 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, 2 ounces cream cheese
  • Fill zucchini and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
  • Sprinkle parmesan and then mozzarella cheese on top. Bake for an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted and zucchini is fork tender.
    2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese

Nutrition

Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 753mg | Potassium: 436mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 515IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 215mg | Iron: 1mg