Stuffed Zucchini

== Description ==
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group
== Ingredients ==
* 4 – 5 small zucchini
* ½ cup bread or cracker crumbs
* 1 tablespoon melted butter
=== Stuffing ===
* ¼ stick butter
* 1 tablespoon flour or cornstarch
* ¼ cup sour cream
* ½ teaspoon dill
* parsley and paprika (for sprinkling)
* salt and pepper, to taste
* zucchini pulp
== Directions ==
# Drop whole zucchini into boiling salted (about 2 tsp salt per 5-6 quart pot) water.
# Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until tender.
# Drain; cover zucchini with cold water to stop the cooking.
# When cool, slice in half lengthwise; scoop out meat from centers leaving a hollow shell.
# Reserve zucchini pulp and set aside.
# Mash zucchini pulp using a potato masher or a fork.
=== Stuffing ===
# In a small saucepan, melt ¼ stick butter.
# Blend in the cornstarch until no lumps remain; add sour cream.
# Combine with dill and salt and zucchini pulp, mixing ingredients until well blended.
# Fill the zucchini shells evenly with the stuffing.
# Melt 1 tablespoon butter in microwave.
# Stir in ½ cup crushed cracker crumbs or bread crumbs, mixing until all are coated.
# Sprinkle a layer of buttered bread crumbs on top.
# Top with parsley flakes and a sprinkling of paprika for color.
# Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 30 minutes.
# Pizza zucchini variation: spread a thin layer of pizza sauce on top before baking.
# Sprinkle top with Parmesan cheese (or shredded mozzarella) 10 minutes before baking is finished.
# Drizzle with olive oil infused with minced garlic, oregano, and basil before serving (omit dill and sour cream).
# Enjoy. 
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