AmericanMedium · Hot
Bacon-Wrapped Zucchini Boats with Cream Cheese and Chives
Keto-friendly zucchini boats stuffed with a rich cream cheese filling, wrapped in crispy bacon and finished with fresh chives. Low-carb comfort food that doesn't skimp on flavor or satisfaction.
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Rest
5 min
Total
50 min
Method
Prepare Zucchini Boats
1
Preheat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
Slice each zucchini lengthwise and scoop out the center flesh with a spoon, creating boat shapes. Leave about 1/4-inch thick shells.
3
Sprinkle the hollowed zucchini with salt, black pepper, and minced garlic. Place cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet.
Make Cream Cheese Filling
4
In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese and softened butter. Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
Assemble and Bake
6
Spoon the cream cheese filling generously into each zucchini boat, distributing evenly.
7
Wrap each stuffed boat with 2 strips of bacon, overlapping slightly and tucking ends underneath to secure.
8
9
Let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with extra chopped chives and serve immediately.
B
Nutri-Score
Good balance
A–E · lower is better · score 2
Calories
420
per serving
Source of protein · 15gLow sugar · 7g
Protein
15g
Carbs
11g
Fat
36g
Sat. fat
11g
Fiber
4g
Sugar
7g
Sodium
1294mg
Gluten FreeLow CarbKetoWeight ManagementModerate ProteinHigh Fat
Nutri-Score is a general nutritional-balance guide, not medical or dietary advice.
C
Environmental impact
Moderate impact
A–E · lower is better · includes estimates
kg CO2e
1.6
per serving
CCarbonAEU all-round· carbon sets the grade
Water
0.3m³
Land
34Pt
Runoff
0.1g P
Bacon drives 44% of this recipe’s estimated footprint.
Carbon from Poore & Nemecek 2018; water, land & runoff from Agribalyse — modelled averages for comparing recipes, not a measurement of your groceries.
Flavor Profile
7
Umami
3
Sweet
6
Salty
2
Sour
1
Bitter
4
Spicy
Textures
CrispyTenderCreamyChewy
Aromas
SmokyHerbalSavoryGarlicky
Kitchen Equipment
Primary Tool
Baking SheetCounter FootprintMedium
Safety & Storage
Cooking Temperature
Bake at 400°F for 25-30 minutes until bacon is crispy and internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C). Verify zucchini is tender when pierced with a fork.
Cross Contamination
Prevent cross-contact with other allergens during prep. Use separate utensils and cutting boards for dairy products if handling other allergens like tree-nuts or peanuts.
Storage
Refrigerate any leftovers within 2 hours at 40°F or below. Store in airtight containers. Consume within 3-4 days for best quality and safety.
Handling
Handle raw bacon with separate tongs or gloves. Avoid touching face, eyes, or other foods while handling raw pork products. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
High Risk Population
Immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women, young children, and elderly should ensure bacon is cooked to well-done (crispy) with no pink remaining before consumption.
Pro Tips
Technique
When scooping out your zucchini, leave about a quarter-inch of flesh on the bottom and sides — too thin and your boats will collapse under the weight of that rich filling; too thick and you lose valuable real estate for the good stuff.
Substitution
No chives on hand? A small bunch of green onions works fine, though the flavor shifts slightly earthier. You could also swap in fresh dill for something more aromatic.
Reheating
These reheat surprisingly well in a hot skillet for a few minutes — the bacon gets crispy again and the cheese filling softens perfectly. Microwave works but loses that texture.
From the chef
The cream cheese filling is the point here — butter and cream cheese mixed smooth, loaded with chives, then spooned generously into hollowed zucchini before the bacon goes on. As the bacon crisps in the oven it seals everything inside, and the fat that renders down flavors the zucchini all the way through. You get a crispy exterior, a rich and savory center, and enough freshness from the chives to keep every bite interesting. This is what low-carb comfort actually looks like.
TagsKetoLow CarbBacon WrappedComfort FoodCheese ForwardSavoryBaked
AllergensMilk
Source: generated · June 10, 2026