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.