Mission: Zucchini & Cheese

This is a recipe that can be used in place of macaroni and cheese if you would like a more healthy option!

Zucchini & Cheese
1 large zucchini
1 cup mild cheddar cheese, grated
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
*Onion flakes
*Salt & pepper, to taste
*1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped

*These items are optional if you want to create a "grown up" version for the adults!

Melt butter in a large frying pan. Grate zucchini into pan and cook at a medium temperature until it is soft and mushy. Stirring occasionally.
Add the cheese and stir until melted.
If desired, add the jalapeno, onion flakes and salt and pepper. Cook for about 5 more minutes, stirring often to keep the cheese from sticking to the bottom.

We often experiment with other kinds of cheeses (pepper jack, mozzarella, etc). You can use more or less cheese to suit your tastes and also add many different toppings. We have even added a little sausage!

I have never tried to freeze this and I don't imagine it would do too well. The leftovers, if there are any, can definitely be saved in the refrigerator and eaten the next day but I probably wouldn't try to freeze it.