CRISPY BACON WRAPPED STUFFED ZUCCHINI #RSC

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Crispy Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Zucchini #RSC image

Ready, Set, Cook! Reynolds Wrap Contest Entry. Bacon makes everything tastes better. Unfortunately the cooking time for bacon is drastically different than most other foods. In order to render the fat out and to make the bacon crispy, most other ingredients will be way overcooked or burned to charcoal. This recipe solves the problem by using Reynolds aluminum foil in a very unique way. This fun recipe is to transform some very common ingredients, Zucchini and ground beef, into a more memorable dish. The plating of this dish shows one serving.

Provided by dcarch7777

Categories     Meat

Time 2h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

16 ounces lean ground beef
3 large zucchini (12-inch long each)
1 1/2 lbs maple bacon
8 ounces Italian sausages
8 ounces shiitake mushrooms
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon oregano
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 cup shredded parmigiano
1/2 cup chopped white onion
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 cup breadcrumbs
2 jumbo eggs
1/4 cup white wine
2 ears fresh corn
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 large black garlic clove
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup israeli couscous
heavy duty non-stick Reynolds Wrap Foil

Steps:

  • Directions - Ground beef mix.
  • 1. Use meat from Italian sausage and mix with ground beef.
  • 2. Add bread crumb, diced shitake mushrooms, eggs, garlic powder, ground pepper, brown sugar, shredded Parmigiano cheese, parsley, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, and mix well with above.
  • Directions - Zucchini sections.
  • 1. Cut zucchini in sections about 1 3/8" each.
  • 2. Core each section center seeds out.
  • 3. Fill each section with stuffing of ground beef mix from above.
  • Directions - Bacon rings.
  • 1. Using heavy duty non-stick Reynolds aluminum foil to wrap around card board tubes, some round and some square, to make round bacon rings for zucchini and square bacon rings for couscous.
  • 2. Wrap 2 layers of bacon rushers tightly on foil tubes above and bake in 350F oven until crispy. Put tray under the bacon to catch all bacon fat and drippings. The tray should have some water to prevent the dripping from drying out.
  • 3. Remove cardboard tube under the aluminum foil, and remove foil. The crispy bacon rings should detach from the foil easily.
  • 4. Insert stuffed zucchini sections into round bacon rings and bake in 300F oven on a pan. About 20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
  • 5. Collect juice from the baking of the stuffed zucchinis in the pan.
  • Directions - two sauces, each to be enjoyed by guest separately or combined.
  • Corn sauce.
  • 1. Cut kernels from two ears of fresh corn, about one cup.
  • 2. Collect juices from the bacon drippings, and from the baking of stuffed zucchinis and mix with corn kernels.
  • 3. To above, mix heavy cream, garlic powder, chopped onion, salt and wine. Use a hand blender to Purée all into a creamy sauce.
  • 4. Simmer the above for 10 minutes.
  • Black garlic sauce (Optional).
  • 1. Peel all black garlic cloves.
  • 2. Mix black garlic with Balsamic vinegar, a pinch of salt and Olive oil and blend with hand blender. The mixture will become a sweet pure black sauce of ketchup consistency.
  • Couscous.
  • 1. Make couscous any style you prefer,.
  • 2. and stuff couscous in crispy square bacon rings and serve with stuffed zucchinis.
  • Photos show suggested plating serving suggestion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1838.9, Fat 134.1, SaturatedFat 45.9, Cholesterol 379.9, Sodium 3592.2, Carbohydrate 82.7, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 17.5, Protein 72.5

dogu badr
[email protected]

Not a fan of zucchini, but this recipe was surprisingly good! The bacon and cheese filling was flavorful and the zucchini was cooked perfectly. Will definitely make it again.


Abigail Nordstrom
[email protected]

These bacon-wrapped zucchini boats are a definite keeper! They were a hit at my last potluck and I've already had several requests for the recipe.


Wuraola Ololade
[email protected]

This recipe was a great way to use up some leftover zucchini. The bacon and cheese filling was simple but flavorful, and the zucchini was cooked perfectly.


Sean Reece
[email protected]

Loved the crispy bacon and the tender zucchini, but the filling was a bit bland. Maybe next time I'll add some extra spices or herbs.


Anthony Carbone
[email protected]

These zucchini boats were a bit too salty for my taste. Maybe next time I'll use less bacon or a different type of cheese.


Newman Tamu
[email protected]

I'm always looking for new ways to cook zucchini and this recipe didn't disappoint. The bacon and cheese filling was a great complement to the tender zucchini.


Arjun Thakur
[email protected]

This recipe was easy to follow and the results were impressive. The zucchini boats were a delightful appetizer that disappeared quickly at our party.


Tega Hauwanga
[email protected]

Absolutely delicious! The bacon-wrapped zucchini boats were a delightful combination of crispy, cheesy, and flavorful. Will definitely be making this again and again.


akhtarabbas akhtarabbas
[email protected]

Not bad, but a bit too greasy for my taste. Maybe next time I'll use leaner bacon or cook it in the oven instead of frying it.


Mokoena Matlala
[email protected]

This dish was a hit at our last family gathering. Everyone loved the crispy bacon and tender zucchini, and the filling was a perfect blend of flavors.


Sk Lalon
[email protected]

Great recipe! I used a mixture of ground beef and sausage for the filling and it added an extra layer of flavor. Highly recommend!


Best momonista
[email protected]

Overall, a pretty good recipe. The zucchini and filling were tasty, but the bacon didn't crisp up as much as I would have liked.


Jesse Wolf
[email protected]

Not a fan of zucchini, but this recipe changed my mind! The bacon and cheese filling was delicious and the zucchini was cooked perfectly.


Angelina Papalia
[email protected]

Easy to follow recipe with a great result. Will definitely make it again for potlucks and gatherings.


RQ PANDA
[email protected]

Zucchini was a bit bland. Maybe next time I'll try adding some extra seasoning or herbs to the filling.


Anup Dhakal
[email protected]

Loved the combination of flavors in this recipe! The crispy bacon, tender zucchini, and flavorful filling complemented each other perfectly. Definitely a keeper!


Love Khan
[email protected]

This dish was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but well worth the effort! The bacon-wrapped zucchini boats were a visually appealing and delicious addition to our dinner table.


Yango Rose
[email protected]

Followed the recipe exactly and the results were amazing! The zucchini was perfectly cooked and the filling was cheesy, flavorful, and moist. Will definitely be making again.


Dineralo media
[email protected]

I substituted ground turkey for the beef and it turned out great! The zucchini boats were the perfect size for a meal and the filling was flavorful and satisfying.


Hussain
[email protected]

This recipe was an absolute hit with my family! The bacon-wrapped stuffed zucchini was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a delicious combination of flavors and textures.