Stuffed Zucchini
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1 1/2 pounds small zucchini
3/4 cup grated process cheddar cheese
1 1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/4 cup minced onion
2 tablespoons snipped parsley
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
Scrub zucchini well. Cut off ends; do not pare. cook whole with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 inch boiling water, covered, about 5 to 7 minutes. Start heating oven to 350 degrees. Cut squash in halves, lengthwise. With tip of spoon carefully remove squash from shells. Chop into small pieces, then combine with bread crumbs and rest of ingredients except butter and 1/4 cup cheese. Pile mixture lightly into zucchini shells. Dot with butter. Sprinkle 1/4 cup grated cheese. Arrange filled shells in large baking pan. Bake uncovered 30 minutes or until brown on top. Serves 4.
