Italian Sausage Stuffed Zucchini

By Ellan

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 4 large zucchini, halved lengthwise
• 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 links chicken sausage links, thinly slices
• 1/2 cup italian bread crumbs
• 3/4 cup mozzarella
• 1/2 cup fontina
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped basil

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Score zucchini (like you're dicing an avocado) and scoop out inside into a large bowl.
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add chicken sausage and cook until seared, 6 minutes.
Transfer to a large bowl and add bread crumbs, 1/2 cup mozzarell, fontina, garlic and basil.
Spoon mixture into zucchini and top with remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella.
Bake until zucchini is tender and cheese golden, 15 minutes.