Low Carb Chili Cheese Zucchini Dogs

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  • prep time

    prep time

    11 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    17 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    28 min

Low Carb Chili Cheese Zucchini Dogs

6 ratings

You actually don’t have to use a fork and knife to pick up and enjoy these chili cheese dogs - but silverware may save you some messy eating! Just-tender-enough zucchini holds a creamy, tangy, cheesy beef chili filling that’s mild and saucy.

Jessica L.

  • Net Carbs

    5.5 g

  • Fiber

    1.9 g

  • Total Carbs

    7.4 g

  • Protein

    42.8 g

  • Fats

    32.8 g

500 cals

Low Carb Chili Cheese Zucchini Dogs

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Ingredients

  • Zucchini

    Zucchini

    8 ounce

  • Salt

    Salt

    ⅛ teaspoon

  • Black Pepper, Ground

    Black Pepper, Ground

    ⅛ teaspoon

  • Olive Oil

    Olive Oil

    1 teaspoon

  • Hamburger Or Ground Beef, 90% Lean

    Hamburger Or Ground Beef, 90% Lean

    10 ounce

  • Olive Oil

    Olive Oil

    1 teaspoon

  • Salt

    Salt

    ⅛ teaspoon

  • Black Pepper, Ground

    Black Pepper, Ground

    ⅛ teaspoon

  • Onion Powder

    Onion Powder

    ⅛ teaspoon

  • Chili Powder

    Chili Powder

    ¼ teaspoon

  • Garlic, Powder

    Garlic, Powder

    ⅛ teaspoon

  • Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes by Hunt's

    Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes by Hunt's

    ¼ cup

  • Cream Cheese

    Cream Cheese

    2 ounce

  • Cheddar Cheese

    Cheddar Cheese

    2 tablespoon, shredded

Recipe Steps

steps 5

28 min

  • Step 1

    Preheat an oven to 375 degrees. Prepare a large zucchini by slicing it in half lengthwise. Then, use a paring knife and spoon to scoop out the centers until you have approx. ½-inch thick shells. Sprinkle the salt, pepper, and first amount of olive oil over the zucchini.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    Flip the zucchini over onto a sheet tray. Bake the tray for 12 minutes. Set the zucchini aside for later.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    To make the chili filling, combine the ground beef, second amount of olive oil, salt, pepper, onion powder, chili powder, and garlic powder in a pan. Cook over high heat until the beef is browned.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    Reduce the stove heat to medium and stir in the diced tomatoes. Let cook for 4 minutes, then reduce the heat to low. Stir in the cream cheese until it melts and thickens the chili filling.
    Step 4
  • Step 5

    Flip the zucchini shells upright and fill them with the chili filling. Use a spoon to press and shape the filling as it piles slightly over the zucchini. Sprinkle 1 TB of cheddar cheese over the top of each chili cheese zucchini dog. Bake for an additional 5 minutes before serving.
    Step 5

Comments 7

  • Gunnz91

    Gunnz91 4 years ago

    A little greasy but awesome.

    • hspuff

      hspuff 4 years ago

      Awesome! I used a huge zucchini cut into fourths. Used 1 lb of hamburger and 1/2 cup Rotel for the tomatoes. Doubled everything else!! I will bake the zucchini longer next time.

      • Angel

        Angel 4 years ago

        Where's the dog?? 🤔

        • tamrakds

          tamrakds 4 years ago

          It was really good, but it had way to much oil in it for me. I would rather have eaten a piece of bacon and done without the 2 tsp of oil. Taste was good and the zucchini had some crunch which I appreciated. VERY filling!!!

          • Aigul

            Aigul 4 years ago

            How to count the serving in this case? Is it one serving?

            • recipewriter

              recipewriter 4 years ago

              1 serving = 1 chili dog (half a whole zucchini).

          • Anonymous

            Anonymous 5 years ago

            So good! While my husband and son had their tacos I had these little wonders. So worth the time and tiny effort.