• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F or heat your outdoor grill.
• Slice off ends of zucchini and discard. Cut each of the 4 zucchini in half so you have 8 servings.
• Make slices in zucchini crosswise, but don't cut through bottom of zucchini.

Oven

• If baking in oven, place zucchini on a parchment lined baking dish pan.
• Brush zucchini with oil and bake 20 -25 minutes in your preheated 400 degree F oven tender.

Grilling

• If grilling: Wrap 2 pieces in foil and close tightly. Grill on medium heat until tender but not too soft, about 15-20minutes.
• Remove from oven or grill to cool slightly.
• Cook the bacon until crisp and drain on paper towels. Once cool enough to handle, break into pieces.
• Insert a slice of cheese and piece of bacon into zucchini.
• Broil 3-5 minutes or grill covered ,with the foil packet opened, for just a minute until cheese is melted.

Air Fry

• Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F.

  Follow the directions for slicing zucchini and place in the air fryer basket.

  Air fry for 10-15 minutes until fork tender.

  Insert cheese and cooked bacon into zucchini slices and air fry to melt cheese for another 2-3 minutes.
• Top with chives and Parmesan cheese and black pepper if desired.
• Enjoy immediately.