Cheesy Zuchini Bites

These are so good! We had them as a side dish for dinner the other night, but they were posted on allrecipes as an appetizer. Also would be good in the summer when zuchini is abundant & cheap.

CHEESY ZUCHINI BITES
Original Recipe Yield 35 servings

Ingredients

5 medium zucchini
4 ounces shredded mozzarella
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 15 fresh basil leaves, torn in half if huge
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp salt
3 roma tomatoes, very thinly sliced

Cut zucchini into 3/4-in. 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 1/2 teaspoon mozzarella cheese into each. Combine Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; sprinkle half over mozzarella cheese. Top each with a tomato slice; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan mixture.
Bake at 400 degrees F for 5-7 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve warm.

One appetizer equals: 19 calories, 1 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 3 mg cholesterol, 58 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, 0.55 g fiber, 1 g protein.