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zucchini slices topped with cheddar, bacon, sour cream, and scallions on baking sheet
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Loaded Zucchini Skins

Who needs potato skins when you can make these low carb zucchini skins instead? They're perfect with a little dollop of sour cream on top or dunked in ranch dressing.
Course Snacks
Cuisine American
Keyword keto zucchini recipe, loaded zucchini skins, low carb snacks
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 66kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar
  • 4 slices bacon fried and diced
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • Slice the zucchini in half length-wise and then cut into thirds. Use a spoon to scoop the seeds out of each piece of zucchini. Discard seeds and place zucchini skins on a baking dish.
  • Drizzle the zucchini with oil.
  • Combine the garlic powder, onion powder, and salt, and sprinkle over the zucchini skins.
  • Bake for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the zucchini from the oven and top with the cheddar and bacon. Return to the oven for 10 minutes.
  • Use a small teaspoon to dollop sour cream over the zucchini skins. Sprinkle with green onions.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Skip the sour cream and drizzle a little ranch dressing on top for a tasty twist.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 66kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 188mg | Sugar: 1g | Net Carbs: 1g