How to Make Corn-Stuffed Zucchini - A Step-by-Step Guide

Corn-stuffed zucchini is a delicious and nutritious dish that perfectly combines the flavors of sweet corn and tender zucchini. This recipe is a great way to use up surplus zucchini from your garden or local farmers market, and it's also a fantastic way to get picky eaters to enjoy their vegetables. The combination of fresh, sweet corn and flavorful zucchini makes for a dish that's sure to become a family favorite.

This dish is not only tasty, but it's also extremely easy to make. Wit...

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Ingredients

  • 3 zucchini, cut in half lengthwise
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
  • 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
  • 1 egg
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 3
  • Yield: 3 servings

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Scrape the seeds and some of the meat from each zucchini and transfer to a bowl; add 3/4 of the Mexican cheese blend, corn, egg, salt, and pepper and mix well. Spoon corn mixture into the hollowed-out zucchini shells and arrange on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over each stuffed zucchini and continue baking until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    462 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 18g
    • Cholesterol: 135mg
    • Sodium: 1046mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 34mg
    • Calcium: 533mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 786mg