Jalapeno Popper Zucchini Boats – A fresh twist on traditional zucchini boats. They’re loaded with cheese, jalapeno and have just the right pop. Perfect summer side dish.
Our family’s new favorite way to enjoy zucchini. Oh my yum. I must confess: I’m not a huge spicy foods fan. I like chicken wings every now and then but I’m just not big on things that make me want to gulp down an entire pitcher of iced tea.
But I’ve fallen in love with these things. They’re so delicious that I just want to make them over and over again. And to my amazement the whole family loves them. Score!
Don’t we chefs just love when a dish pleases the whole crowd? It’s always my heart’s desire. So I was super happy.
I’ve been dreaming about fresh zucchini from the garden for quite awhile now. So it thrills my heart that we’re actually harvesting them now. Now my main job is to figure out how many new zucchini recipes I can come up with in the next month or 2. Game on!
Hopefully, you’ll be checking in for our newest favorites soon.
Even if you’re not a big jalapeno fan like me please promise me you’ll try these at least once this summer. They’re phenomenal people!
Have a great week! Hope it’s filled with good food and your favorite people around the table.
Til we meet and eat again,
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Jalapeno Popper Zucchini Boats
Ingredients
- 3 zucchini small or medium
- 1/4 cup chive and onion cream cheese or regular, softened
- 2 Tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 teaspoons jarred jalapenos chopped small
- 3 Tablespoons Panko bread crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Slice zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop out seeds forming each into a boat. Place on a microwavable plate. Microwave for 1 minute. Blot with a paper towel.
- In a small bowl mix together cream cheese, Greek yogurt, cheddar cheese and jalapenos until smooth.
- Spread evenly into zucchini shells. Sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake for 20 minutes or until tender and golden brown.
I became enamored with Jalapeno Poppers when I went to Mexico a few years back….and I lurveeee me some zucchini. I love that you took something so unhealthy, and gave it a healthy makeover! These look awesome Melanie! Pinned 🙂
Jalapno poppers are awesome. Love that these add some good veggies. Thanks for pinning!
What a creative recipe, Melanie! Definitely gives the regular ‘ole zucchini boats a fun twist! And I love that you made these healthier too, especially by using Greek yogurt. Sounds delicious!
Greek yogurt is my secret way to eliminate some calories. Love it!
Thanks for stopping by!
You have me convinced to try ’em! I have a pretty low tolerance for spicy food, but I think I might just fall for these ones too :). Love your twist on zucchini boats – so fun!
Thanks Kathi. I think you’ll like them too!
I always have an abundance of zucchini this time of the year and these are great! Love that you stuffed them with all of the good stuff!
This is genius Melanie! And such a healthier option than the deep fried version. I could eat this without any guilt. Great way to use up zucchinis! Can’t wait to see what other zucchini recipes you come up with, zucchini is my favorite vegetable : )
I love jalapeno poppers and this is such a great idea to combine them with zucchini! Pinning 😉
I’m a HUGE jalapeno fan so I know I will love these boats. They look like the perfect summer appetizers 🙂
I could eat poppers every day and be happy about it… IF they were as healthy. I love that you gave me a way to indulge without guilt, Mel!
I can eat them all by myself and not share, love that they’re not fried. No guilt!
Yum! This looks absolutely delicious, I love jalapeno poppers. I love the twist by stuffing it in the zucchini, such a great idea!
Oh my goodness Melanie, these sound awesome! Totally a fan of jalapeno poppers so this is like the ultimate dish!!
So envious you’re getting zucchinis in your backyard, we had such a hard time growing them last year, we gave up for this year. Love these cute jalapeño popper boats!!
You are indeed right, Melanie – it is indeed a moment of elation when others in the house love what we cook up! I am loving your healthier take on jalapeno poppers!
Thanks Shashi!
what a great idea, love this, thank you!
Thanks for stopping by Jenna!
I love jalapeño poppers but I think this is going to be my new favorite popper. This is brilliant!
I’m a huge jalapeno popper lover!! Love the idea of stuffing those popper flavors into zucchini. Way to make summer squash more exciting!
Me too. I’m all for making zucchini more exciting. 🙂
I’m definitely game to try these, Melanie! They sound both ridiculously tasty and ridiculously easy = just up my street! Pinning!
Glad you like them and thanks for pinning Helen!
What a brilliant idea Mel! We’re harvesting lots of the stuff right now too, so I’m all in for delicious ideas like this one. They look so good!
These are so fun and creative! We loooove spicy food, so I’m sure we’ll love these too!
I love how ray your recipe is to prepare. I wouldn’t have thought to cook it in the microwave. I don’t have a zucchini plant, but love making them in the summer. Thanks for a great new way to serve them up!
Love these zucchini boats, Melanie! Such a great idea to stuff them with all that cheesy jalapeno goodness – we are big fans of spicy food so I know these would be a hit at our house!
Two of my absolutely favorite summer garden-use recipes smashed in to one – where have these been all my life!! Can’t wait for my neighbors to start getting too many zucchini for them to use again! 🙂
What an absolutely delicious twist to the zucchini boats!!! This is awesome!!!!
Mmm, I’m going to have to try this if we *ever* get zucchini out of our garden this year.
I have a zucchini recipe we really enjoy, too, if you’re interested in a new recipe for your abundance.
http://bluebarnbulletin.blogspot.com/2008/07/honey-roasted-zucchini.html
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