Hamburger Stuffed Zucchini
Stuffed zucchini halves filled with a savory beef mixture, topped with cheese and baked to perfection. A hearty, cheesy, and flavorful dish ideal for family dinners.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and pulp, leaving the shells intact.
- Brown the hamburger, minced onion, and green or red pepper in a skillet.
- Add the zucchini pulp to the meat mixture, cover, and cook until the squash is soft.
- Season with salt, pepper, and garlic salt.
- Remove from heat and stir in the beaten egg, cracker crumbs, half of the Parmesan cheese, and enough tomato sauce to moisten the mixture.
- Season the zucchini shells with salt and pepper.
- Place the shells in a shallow baking pan and spoon the filling into each half.
- Spoon a small amount of tomato sauce on top of each stuffed zucchini and pour the remaining sauce around the halves.
- Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 40 to 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese, and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes or until the squash is tender and the top is toasted.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
346
kcal
17% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
Under 400 cal
Low-fat
Contains
Milk
Egg
Wheat/Gluten
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).