Baked Stuffed Eight-ball Zucchini

A note from the kitchen:

I love Eightball Zucchini!
Have you tried it?

It's amazingly versatile,
and absolutely delicious!

It's shape and size makes it perfect for layering,

 frying, roasting and grilling.

Baked Eight-ball Zucchini Squash

  

1/2 lb. hamburger (or other favorite ground meat)

Scallions, chopped

Onion, diced

Green Bell Pepper, diced

1 Jalapeno, seeded and diced

salt, pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning

1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

1/4 cup pepper Jack cheese, shredded,

fresh parsley, chopped

fresh tomato, chopped

  

Brown ground meat, saute green peppers and onions, drain and set aside.

Boil whole Eight-Ball Zucchini in water for about 10 minutes.

Set aside to cool.

Cut top (stem) of Squash, and hollow out any seeds and soft pulpy material.

Season lightly.

  

Chop tomato and place into meat.

  

Place cooled meat mixture into bowl and stir in shredded cheeses, blending lightly.

Stuff into squash.

Wrap in foil and seal tightly.

Place in oven at 350 for about 15 minutes

(just long enough to warm meat & melt cheese)

Garnish to taste.

The Zucchini will be very tender.