Broiled Baby Zucchini with Bacon and Cheese

4 fresh zucchini, about 4 inches long
pepper to taste
4 slices bacon, halved
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Preheat broiler and but broiling pan 7 inches from heat. Split unpeeled zucchini lengthwise and sprinkle cut sides with pepper. Put on heated pan and broil
10 minutes. Put a bacon piece on each zucchini half and top generously with cheese. Broil approximately 5 minutes longer or until bacon is crisp and cheese is golden brown and bubbly. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.

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