Best 3 Zucchini With Bacon Cheese Recipes
Indulge your taste buds with a symphony of flavors in our collection of zucchini recipes with bacon and cheese. From the classic skillet sensation to the tantalizing zucchini bacon cheese bites, each recipe promises a culinary journey like no other. Savor the crispy, golden-brown bacon, the gooey, melted cheese, and the tender, succulent zucchini harmoniously blended in every bite. Whether you're seeking a quick and easy weeknight meal or a show-stopping dish for your next gathering, our recipes will guide you effortlessly to zucchini perfection.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CHEESY ZUCCHINI NOODLES WITH BACON
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cut the zucchini into long noodles using a spiralizer (or use 1 pound store-bought zucchini noodles). Set aside.
- Put a rimmed baking sheet in the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F. Toss the tomatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small bowl and season with salt and black pepper. Spread on the hot baking sheet and bake until the tomatoes are slightly softened and just browned around the edges, 7 to 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat until browned and crisp, about 7 minutes. Remove to a paper towel¿lined plate and wipe out the skillet. Melt the butter in the skillet and add the scallion whites and garlic; cook until softened, about 1 minute. Add the flour and stir to combine, about 30 seconds. Whisk in the milk, mustard, cayenne and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, whisking, until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the cheese until smooth.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini noodles and season with salt and black pepper. Cook, stirring, until the zucchini is just softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Using tongs, transfer the zucchini to the cheese sauce, leaving any extra liquid in the skillet. Cook over medium heat, gently tossing until coated; season with salt and black pepper. Top with the roasted tomatoes, bacon and scallion greens.
GRILLED BACON, EGG AND CHEESE ZUCCHINI BOATS
Perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner, these zucchinis boats are filled with eggs, two kinds of cheese, garlic and fresh chives. Grilling them over indirect heat adds a smokey flavor to the eggs and keeps them from drying out. At the end, the boats are wrapped in salty bacon, making them utterly irresistible.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Prepare a grill for medium-high indirect heat: For gas grills (with 3 or more burners), turn all the burners to medium-high heat; after about 15 minutes turn off the middle burner for 3-burner grills or the 2 middle burners for grills with 4 or more burners and keep the other 2 burners at medium high. For charcoal grills, bank one chimney starter-full of lit and ashed-over charcoal briquettes to one side of the grill. Set up a drip pan on the other side to avoid flare-ups. (The grill should be around 400 degrees F. Be sure to consult the grill manufacturer's guide for the best results.)
- Slice the zucchinis down the middle, lengthwise like a hotdog, so that you have 4 long, equal pieces of zucchini. Use a teaspoon to remove the flesh of the zucchini, being sure to leave a 1/4-inch border and to not pierce the bottom of the zucchini. Finely chop 1/2 cup of the zucchini flesh and discard or save the remainder for another use. Place the chopped zucchini flesh into a clean kitchen towel and wring out as much liquid as possible. Place the zucchini flesh into a medium liquid measuring cup or bowl.
- Flip the zucchini boats over so that the peel side is facing up and brush all four pieces with olive oil. Season the peel side with 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper, then flip over and season the flesh side with another 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
- Add the Cheddar, Havarti, chives, cream, eggs, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper to the liquid measuring cup or bowl with the zucchini flesh. Whisk until well combined. Pour the mixture into the cavity of each zucchini boat.
- Using both hands to lift the zucchini carefully, place the filled boat in the middle of the grill over indirect heat (where the burner is turned off), cover, and cook until the eggs have puffed up slightly and are just set, 25 to 30 minutes. Use grilling tongs to remove the zucchini to a cutting board. Carefully wrap each zucchini boat in 1 of the bacon strips. Return to the grill over indirect heat and continue grilling, covered, until the eggs are completely set and the bacon is warmed and just crispy, 18 to 20 minutes.
ZUCCHINI AND BACON BAKE
This is from my neighbour and good friend, Ronnie, who is mother to five great kids. They all love this concoction and so do we. It serves 6-7 unless it is put in front of our former French exchange student, Emma. In that case, it serves one.
Provided by Leggy Peggy
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Before you start, you need to know that, you can speed up the preparation time if you use a food processor to grate the cheese and zucchini, and chop the onion.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients -- in the order listed. Mix well after each addition.
- Put everything in an 11" x 7" pan. A 9" x 13" pan works, too.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Check the bottom. It sometimes browns faster.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 521.2, Fat 41.6, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 215.3, Sodium 682.5, Carbohydrate 20.7, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.5, Protein 16.2
Tips
- Choose the right zucchini: Look for firm, medium-sized zucchini with deep green skin. Avoid any that are bruised or have soft spots.
- Slice the zucchini evenly: This will help them cook evenly. If you are using a mandoline, be careful not to slice the zucchini too thinly, or they will become mushy.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the zucchini, make sure not to overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly and will make them more likely to steam rather than sauté.
- Cook the zucchini until tender: The zucchini should be cooked until tender, but still have a slight crunch. Overcooking will make them mushy.
- Use good quality bacon: The bacon is a key ingredient in this dish, so make sure to use good quality bacon that you enjoy the taste of.
- Don't skimp on the cheese: The cheese is what makes this dish so rich and flavorful, so don't be afraid to use a generous amount.
- Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately after it is made. The zucchini will start to lose its crunch if it sits for too long.
Conclusion
Zucchini with bacon and cheese is a delicious and easy side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up fresh zucchini from your garden, and it can also be made with other vegetables, such as bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms. This dish is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, making it a healthy choice for your family. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy side dish, give zucchini with bacon and cheese a try.
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