Bacon Stuffed Courgettes Recipes

BACON-STUFFED COURGETTES

Steps:

• Peel and chop the onion. Cut the rind from the bacon; cut or chop it into small pieces. Chop the tomato. Heat the oil in a frying pan, add the onion and fry gently for 3-4 minutes, until soft. Add the bacon, and cook for a further 8-10 minutes, stirring well. Add the tomato and seasoning.
• Wash the courgettes in cold water and cut a wedge-shaped 'lid' along the length of each courgette, to leave a hollow. Pile the filling into the hollow. Put the courgettes carefully into a greased, ovenproof dish and top with the 'lids'. Cover with a piece of foil and bake in a moderate oven (350F/180C/Gas Mark 4-5) for about 45 minutes. Serve with hot, brown bread rolls and butter, and a green salad.

CREAMY COURGETTE & BACON PASTA

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan and sizzle the pancetta or bacon for about 5 mins until starting to crisp. Turn up the heat and add the grated courgette to the pan. Cook for 5 mins or until soft and starting to brown then add the garlic and cook for a minute longer. Season and set aside.
• Cook the tagliatelle according to the pack instructions and scoop out a cupful of cooking water. Drain the tagliatelle and tip into the frying pan with the bacon and courgette. Over a low heat toss everything together with the crème fraiche and half the Parmesan adding a splash of pasta water too if you need to loosen the sauce. Season to taste and serve twirled into bowls with the remaining Parmesan scattered over.

STUFFED BAKED COURGETTES

Steps:

• Cut the courgettes in half lengthways, scoop out the middle and chop finely.
• Cook the onion in the oil until soft. Mix with the chopped courgette, cheese, pepper and crushed garlic.
• Melt the butter in a saucepan, stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes.
• Gradually add the milk, stirring continuously. Add the courgette and cheese mixture, season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon the filling into the courgette shells and place in an ovenproof dish.
• Bake in a 160 degrees Celsius oven for about 20-30 minutes or until cooked. Serve hot.

ITALIAN STUFFED COURGETTES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Place the courgettes in a single layer in a shallow ovenproof dish, fairly tightly together, cut-side up. Brush lightly with 1 tsp oil and bake for 20 mins.
• To make the stuffing, mix all the ingredients together in a bowl and season with lots of black pepper.
• Sprinkle the stuffing on top of the courgettes and drizzle with the remaining olive oil. Bake for a further 10-15 mins or until the courgettes are softened and the topping is golden and crisp. Serve hot with a mixed salad.

THANKSGIVING BACON STUFFING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat until cooked through but still slightly soft, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels, retaining bacon drippings in the skillet.
• Melt butter in a separate skillet over medium-high heat; saute onion and celery until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir bacon and poultry seasoning into onion mixture.
• Mix onion-bacon mixture and bread pieces together in a large bowl; fold in eggs. Spoon bread mixture into muffin cups.
• Bake in the preheated oven until tops are crispy, about 25 minutes.

SAUSAGE & HERB STUFFED COURGETTES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Using a teaspoon, scoop out the flesh from the courgettes, then roughly chop.
• Heat the oil in a large frying pan and cook the onion for 6-8 mins until soft. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 min more. Add the chopped courgette and cook for a further 6 mins until really tender.
• Remove from the heat and tip into a bowl along with the breadcrumbs, cheese, parsley and the sausagemeat. Mix together well.
• Spoon the mixture into the hollowed out courgette halves and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 mins - cover towards the end if browning - until the courgettes are tender and the filling is golden. Serve with a salad, if you like.