Gorgonzola Zucchini Tomato Bites

Name: Gorgonzola Zucchini Tomato Bites
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Makes 35 appetizers
Ingredients: 5 medium zucchini; 4 ounces gorgonzola, crumbled; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced; 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated; Fresh basil leaves or 1 teaspoon dried basil; freshly ground white pepper

By Leslie Blythe appetizers, Cheese, Hors d'oeuvres, Vegetarian Baking

March 18, 2015

These Gorgonzola Zucchini Tomato Bites can be made ahead, they are cheesy & delicious! I used Gorgonzola in this recipe, but you could use goat cheese and any soft cheese. These were a big hit at my party!

Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 5 mins
Yields: Makes 35 appetizers

Ingredients

5 medium zucchini

4 ounces gorgonzola, crumbled

1 pint cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced

3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated

Fresh basil leaves or 1 teaspoon dried basil

freshly ground white pepper

Directions

1Cut 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 crumbled gorgonzola cheese into each.

2Combine Parmesan cheese, basil and pepper; sprinkle half over blue cheese. Top each with a tomato slice; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan mixture.

3Bake at 400° for 5-7 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve warm.

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