STUFFED ZUCCHINI

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 Medium zucchinis, about 8-in long
1 Jar (24 oz.) Classico® Traditional Sweet Basil Pasta Sauce, divided
2 Tablespoons Vegetable oil
3 Cups Ore-Ida® Southern Style Hash Browns, or 1/2 bag *
1 Pound Lean ground beef
1 Cup Chopped onion
1 Cup Chopped sweet red bell pepper
2 Teaspoons Minced garlic
2 Teaspoons Dried Italian-style seasoning
2½ Cups Shredded pepper jack cheese, divided **
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* TIP: If desired, substitute Ore-Ida Southern Style Hash Browns with Ore-Ida Country Style Hash Browns.
** TIP: If desired, substitute shredded pepper jack cheese with shredded mozzarella cheese.
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Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out pulp, leaving about ¼-in shells. Reserve ½ cup of Pasta Sauce and pour remainder into bottom of two 13x9 baking dishes. Place zucchini shells in baking dishes.
  • 2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook hash browns for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring two to three times.
  • 3. Meanwhile, in another large skillet over medium heat, cook beef for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently to form small crumbles. Add onion, pepper and garlic, and cook for another 3 minutes. Remove from heat and drain if needed. Stir in cooked Hash Browns, seasoning, reserved ½ cup of Pasta Sauce and 2 cups of cheese. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
  • 4. Spoon about ½ cup of meat mixture into each zucchini shell. Pour about ½ cup of hot water into bottom of each baking dish and cover with foil. Bake covered for 30 minutes.
  • 5. Carefully remove foil and sprinkle remaining ½ cup of cheese on top. Bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes, or until zucchini is tender. Serve with additional Pasta Sauce if desired.

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