Italian Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Fire up your grill and bring bold Italian flavors to your backyard with these Italian Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Boats. Made on the Masterbuilt Gravity Series 800, this recipe layers savory sausage, garlic, and tomatoes into tender zucchini, then finishes with melty mozzarella and a sprinkle of fresh basil. It’s a perfect balance of hearty and fresh—easy enough for a weeknight cookout, but impressive enough to steal the show at your next gathering.

Instructions

1. 01

   Slice the tips off the zucchini and then slice lengthwise. Remove the inner part of the zucchini with a spoon or melon baller so there is a place to add the stuffing.

2. 02

   Load Kingsford® Charcoal with Hickory into your Masterbuilt Gravity Series 800 Griddle, set temperature to 425° F.

3. 03

   Add zucchini boats to warming rack.

4. 04

   Add Italian sausage, garlic, and tomatoes to griddle. Stir to combine. Cook through.

5.  

   Ingredients

   • 1 pound Italian sausage
   • 2 cloves garlic, minced
   • 1 small can Italian style diced tomatoes, drained

6. 05

   Scoop sausage mixture into zucchini boats on warming rack. Top with mozzarella cheese.

7. 06

   Cook for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the zucchini is fork tender.

8. 07

   Garnish with fresh basil, serve immediately.