• On Oct, 11, 2024
•  ladyrecipes
•  Recipes

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 143 kcal
Ingredients
4 small zucchini weight is about 1 1/2 pounds, cut in half
3 Tbsp olive oil
5 ounces sliced Gouda Cheddar or Mozzarella
6 ounces uncured low sodium bacon I used Applegate
Optional: 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese chopped chives
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F or heat your outdoor grill.
Slice off ends of zucchini and discard.
Make slices in zucchini crosswise but don”t cut through bottom of zucchini.
If Baking in oven, place zucchini on a foil lined baking pan.
Brush zucchini with oil and bake 20 -25 minutes until tender.
If Grilling: Wrap 2 pieces in foil and close tightly. Grill on medium high heat until tender but not too soft, about 15-20minutes.
Remove from oven or grill to cool slightly.
Cook the bacon until crisp and drain on paper towels. Once cool enough to handle, break into pieces.
Insert a slice of cheese and piece of bacon into zucchini.
Broil 3-5 minutes or grill covered ,with the foil packet opened, for just a minute until cheese is melted.
Top with chives and Parmesan cheese if desired.
Enjoy immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Low Carb Cheesy Bacon Hasselback Zucchini
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 143
Calories from Fat 115
% Daily Value*
Fat 12.8g
20%
Saturated Fat 5.3g
33%
Cholesterol 22mg
7%
Sodium 192mg
8%
Carbohydrates 1.7g
1%
Fiber 0.5g
2%
Sugar 0.7g
1%
Protein 6.4g
13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.