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These Jalapeño Popper Zucchini Boats are Obscenely Delicious!

Ingredients

  • 8- oz. organic cream cheese softened, OR 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 6 strips nitrate free bacon cooked and crumbled, OR Turkey bacon, divided
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1-2 jalapeños seeds removed and diced
  • 2 Tbsps diced pickled jalapeños
  • 1/4 cup ground almonds
  • sea salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste about an 1/8 teaspoon each
  • cooking spray avocado oil, or olive oil
  • 2 Tbsps fresh chopped parsley or cilantro to garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees f. and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, add the cream cheese OR Greek yogurt, garlic powder, onion powder, 4 slices crumbled bacon, cheese, jalapeños, sea salt and pepper to taste.
  • Stir with a spatula until well combined.
  • Using a sharp knife, cut your zucchini in half lengthwise as shown.
  • Next, using a small knife, score through the zucchini flesh, as shown.
  • Scoop out the inside flesh leaving once zucchini boats, and reserve flesh for later.
  • Place zucchini halves cut side-up onto your prepared baking sheet.
  • Season zucchini with sea salt and pepper and very lightly spray with oil.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, or just until they begin to soften.
  • Combine the reserved zucchini flesh back into your cream cheese mixture, and spoon into the zucchini boats.
  • Sprinkle zucchini tops with ground almonds, additional shredded cheese, and the remaining 2 slices crumbled bacon if desired.
  • Bake until cheese hot and melty, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped parsley.
  • Enjoy!