09 September, 2015

Stuffed Pattypan Squash

for each large pattypan squash:
1 slice bacon
1 1/3 Tbsp. diced onion
4 Tbsp. soft bread crumbs
2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Remove blossom end from squash if necessary. Fill saucepan with 1 inch of water and bring to a boil; cook squash for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain and slice off stem end. Carefully scoop out centers of squash, reserving squash meat. Cook bacon and remove to paper towels to drain. Saute onion in the drippings. Chop squash meat and add to the onion; cook 1 minute. Remove pan from heat and stir in bread crumbs. Crumble bacon and add. Stir in Parmesan cheese and adjust seasoning. Stuff squash to overflowing with bacon mixture and place in baking dish; cover loosely. Bake at 350F for 15 minutes or until squash are heated through.

Adapted from AllRecipes.com

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