Recipe of the week - Twice-baked Zucchini

Twice-baked Zucchini

4 whole zucchinis cut in half lengthwise

3 cups of Italian seasoned bread crumbs

4 ounces of shredded sharp cheddar cheese (I prefer mild)

1/2 cup grated parmesean cheese

1/2 cup of finely minced onion

2 eggs beaten

Salt and pepper to taste

1/2 teaspoon of paprika

Whole zucchini cut in half lenthwise

Bake zucchini halves in water @ 400 degrees for 30 minutes or until soft

Scoop out zucchini flesh to make a boat

In a mixing bowl combine zucchini flesh, bread crumbs, cheddar cheese, 2/3 of the parmesean cheese, eggs, onion, salt, pepper and paprika.

Once mixed thoroughly, place mixture in boats, dot tops with butter and sprink remaining parmesean cheese.

Bake at 350 degrees until light brown on top, approximately 30 minutes.

Yields eight servings.

Enjoy!