Cheesy Zucchini Bites

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• 5 medium zucchini (about 6 inches long)
• 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced

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[step-item number=”1″ image_url=”” title=”” ]Cut zucchini into 3/4-inch slices. Using a melon baller or small spoon, scoop out the insides and discard, leaving the bottom intact. Place zucchini on an ungreased baking sheet; spoon 1/2teaspoon crumbled blue cheese into each.[/step-item]

[step-item number=”2″ image_url=”” title=”” ]Combine the Parmesan cheese, basil, and pepper; sprinkle half over blue cheese. Top each with a tomato slice; sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan mixture. Bake at 400°F until cheese is melted, 5-7 minutes. Serve warm. Makes 35 appetizers.[/step-item][/step-list-wrapper]

[nutrition-info calories=”19″ calories_fat=”” fat=”1g” sat_fat=”1g” choles=”3mg” sodium=”58mg” carbs=”1g” sugars=”” protein=”1g” fiber=”0g”]

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Originally Published in Reader's Digest