These low-carb zucchini bites have all the toppings of a loaded baked potato, without the potato! Melted cheese, bacon, chives and a dollop of sour cream make these bites perfect for game day or anytime you’re craving comfort food.
Loaded Zucchini Bites
These low-carb zucchini bites have all the toppings of a loaded baked potato, without the potato! Melted cheese, bacon, chives and a dollop of sour cream make these bites perfect for game day or anytime you're craving comfort food.
Ingredients
- 3 large zucchini trimmed and cut into 1-inch rounds
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- ⅓ cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 slices cooked bacon chopped
- Snipped chives or scallion greens for garnish
- Cracked black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Position oven rack 6 inches from broiler. Preheat to 400°F. Lightly coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Arrange zucchini rounds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake on the upper rack until just tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven. Turn broiler to high.
- Evenly top the zucchini with cheese. Broil until melted and lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Top with sour cream and bacon and garnish with chives (or scallion greens) and pepper, if desired.
