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Appetizing Zucchini Puffs Recipe

These cheesy zucchini puffs are the perfect low-carb appetizer or snack! Ready in under 20 minutes, they're incredibly easy to make and bursting with flavor. Broiled to perfection, they're light, fluffy, and guaranteed to impress your guests. Get ready for a yummy explosion of taste!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 101.3 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 4.8 (5 Reviews)
Appetizing Zucchini Puffs

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Ingredients for Appetizing Zucchini Puffs

  • 2 medium zucchini
  • Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (or more, to taste)
  • Mayonnaise

How to Make Appetizing Zucchini Puffs

  1. Preheat your oven's broiler to high.
  2. Halve two medium zucchini lengthwise. Using a spoon, gently scoop out the seeds and some of the flesh, creating a well in each half.
  3. In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, and 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (or more, to taste).
  4. Evenly spoon the cheese mixture into the zucchini wells.
  5. Place the zucchini halves, cut-side up, on a baking sheet lined with foil.
  6. Broil for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the zucchini is slightly puffed and tender. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
  7. Let cool slightly before cutting each zucchini half into 2-3 pieces for serving.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

16g

Carbs

1g

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