Cheese Stuffed Courgettes |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Spice up boring courgettes Ingredients:
4 large courgettes |
25 g butter |
4 tablespoons onions, finely chopped |
1 garlic clove, crushed |
100 g double gloucester cheese |
1 egg yolk |
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped |
salt and black pepper |
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 180C, 350F, Gas Mark 4 and grease a shallow ovenproof dish. Blanch the courgettes in boiling water for 4-5 minutes. Remove and cut in half lengthways. Scoop out the middle, chop and set aside.
2. Melt the butter in a saucepan, add the onions and garlic and fry gently for 3-4 minutes, until soft.
3. Stir in the courgette, 3/4 of the cheese, egg yolk, oregano and seasoning to taste. Divide into 8 and use to fill the courgette shells.
4. Arrange in the ovenproof dish, sprinkle with the remaining cheese and bake for 35 minutes, until tender and golden. Serve immediately.
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