Ingredients

Scale

1 small zucchini (or more)
Several thin pepperoni pizza slices, cut in half
Sliced provolone or mozzarella cheese, cut into small squares
For dipping: Marinara sauce

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 F. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray or line with a silicone baking mat.
Set two wooden spoons or chopsticks on either side of the zucchini, then slice the zucchini into thin (1/4 inch) slices. (The spoons should stop the knife from cutting all the way through.)
Into each slit in the zucchini, stuff a half (or whole) slice of pepperoni and a slice of cheese. The zucchini will begin to arch up. Don’t worry–it will settle down when you bake it.
Place the zucchini on the prepared baking sheet and bake at 400 for about 20 minutes or until the cheese is nicely melted, the zucchini is almost straight again and the pepperoni is crisped.
Serve with marinara sauce for dipping. To eat: break off pieces of the cheesy zucchini and dip in your favorite marinara sauce.

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh out of the oven.

To avoid the arching effect, you can brush the zucchini with oil and roast the zucchini first, then add the pepperoni and cheese and finish by broiling.

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