Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Zucchini | Delish

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: colby jack cheese

Colby jack is often more affordable and melts well.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon is lower in fat and calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and fit with a cooling rack.

Using a spoon, remove the seedy centers of each zucchini.

In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, artichoke hearts, spinach, mozzarella, parmesan, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine.

Scoop cream cheese mixture into zucchini boats, then wrap each boat with 2 slices bacon.

Place on prepared cooling rack and place in oven to bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until zucchini is tender and bacon is crisp.

Let cool slightly and serve.

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