Spooktacular Mummy Stuffed Zucchini Boats
These adorable Mummy Stuffed Zucchini Boats are a hearty and creative Halloween dish packed with ground beef, ham, and topped with gooey cheese, making dinner both fun and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Beef
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Medium Zucchini
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Medium Yellow Onion, finely chopped
- 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 lb Lean Ground Beef
- 1/2 cup Cooked Ham, finely diced
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1/2 tsp Dried Basil
- 1/2 tsp Salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper, freshly ground
- 1 (15-ounce) can Marinara Sauce
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
- 8 slices Provolone or Mozzarella Cheese
- 16 Sliced Black Olives
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a large baking dish.
- Wash and dry the zucchinis, trim off the ends, and slice them in half lengthwise to create boats. Save the insides.
- Scoop out the insides of the zucchini, leaving about a 1/4-inch border. Chop half of the scooped-out flesh for the filling.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion for 3-4 minutes until soft. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add ground beef and chopped zucchini flesh, cooking until the meat is browned. Drain fat.
- Stir in diced ham, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Pour in marinara sauce and simmer for 5-7 minutes. Mix in 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Spoon the filling into the hollowed zucchini boats and sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until zucchini is tender-crisp.
- While baking, prepare cheese strips to mimic mummy bandages. Arrange them over the tops and return to the oven for 3-5 minutes until melted.
- Press olive slices into the boats for eyes, cool briefly, and serve warm.
Notes
Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. These boats can be customized with different proteins or vegetable alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 boat
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
