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Cornbread Stuffed Zucchini

Cornbread Stuffed Zucchini — a recipe imported from the Wikibooks Cookbook.

Ingredients

  • 4 small zucchini, halved lengthwise
  • 2 cups crumbled cornbread, divided
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp freshly-ground black pepper
  • ½ cup cream cheese
  • 4 eggs, separated
  • 1 ½ cups grated Monterey Jack cheese
  • ⅛ tsp cream of tartar

Instructions

  1. 1
    Scoop out the column of seeds in zucchini halves using a teaspoon or a grapefruit spoon. Set aside.
  2. 2
    Combine 1 cup cornbread with salt, pepper, egg yolks, and cream cheese. Set aside.
  3. 3
    Whip egg whites to stiff peaks with cream of tartar. Stir in ¼ of the egg whites.
  4. 4
    Gently fold in remaining egg whites. Place enough mixture to fill the column in the zucchini.
  5. 5
    Combine remaining cornbread and Monterrey Jack cheese. Sprinkle over top of each zucchini half.
  6. 6
    Bake in a 400°F oven for 30–35 minutes or until browned and bubbly on top. Serve warm.
Category
Side Dishes
Method
Baking