Mac & Cheese Stuffed Zucchini

Name: Mac & Cheese Stuffed Zucchini
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 large zucchini, halved lengthwise; 3 tbsp. butter, melted, divided; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 3/4 tsp. smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp. ground mustard; 1/4 tsp. cayenne; 1/4 tsp. freshly ground nutmeg; 6 oz. elbow macaroni; 2 1/4 c. whole milk; 1/4 c. heavy cream; 2 c. shredded sharp yellow cheddar; 1 c. pepper jack; Hot sauce, for serving (optional)

Instructions

Prep:15min

Veggies in my mac & cheese? Yes, please! Here’s one way to get more veggies into picky eaters’ mouths: scoop out zucchini pulp and turn it into a cream sauce!

Updated at: Fri, 28 Mar 2025 01:12:25 GMT