Description

These Bacon Cheeseburger Zucchini Boats are a delicious low-carb twist on a classic cheeseburger. Hollowed-out zucchinis are filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, crispy bacon, onions, garlic, and tangy condiments, then topped with melted cheddar cheese and baked to perfection. Garnished with fresh tomatoes and pickles, they make a perfect easy weeknight dinner that’s both satisfying and comforting.

Ingredients

Scale

Vegetables

4 medium zucchinis
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 small tomatoes, diced
10 dill pickle sandwich slices, diced

Meat and Dairy

12 ounces bacon
1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons heavy cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Condiments and Seasonings

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
4 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon yellow mustard

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350º F (175º C) to prepare for baking the zucchini boats.
Prepare Zucchinis: Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out the seeds to create hollow boats. Arrange them in a baking dish with the peel side down to hold the filling.
Cook Bacon: Place the bacon in a skillet over medium heat and cook until crispy to your liking. Transfer the cooked bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease and let it cool. Once cooled, chop the bacon into small pieces.
Sauté Aromatics and Cook Beef: Leave about one tablespoon of bacon grease in the skillet. Over medium-high heat, add the finely chopped onion and cook for about 2 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant. Then add the ground beef and cook until it’s browned and fully cooked through, breaking it up as it cooks.
Combine Ingredients: Stir in the cooked bacon pieces, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, yellow mustard, and heavy cream into the skillet with the beef mixture. Mix well to combine all the flavors evenly.
Fill Zucchini Boats: Evenly spoon the meat mixture into each hollowed zucchini half, filling them generously. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top of each filled zucchini boat.
Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish the zucchini boats with the diced tomatoes and pickles. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Bacon Cheeseburger Zucchini Boats!

Notes

You can substitute ground turkey or chicken if you prefer a leaner protein.
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the meat mixture.
Feel free to use a different cheese, such as mozzarella or pepper jack, for varied flavor.
These zucchini boats are perfect for meal prep and can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Make sure not to overfill the zucchinis to avoid spillover during baking.