CREAM CHEESE BASIL SUMMER SQUASH

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Young tender summer squash, yellow crookneck or yellow pattypan, microwave recipe, quick, absolutely delicious! Vegetable haters, will love it.

Provided by LAURELP52

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Summer Squash

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 yellow squash, cubed
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
salt to taste

Steps:

  • In a glass serving dish, combine the squash pieces and garlic. Season with salt, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave for 5 to 8 minutes on high, or until tender. Stir after every 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the cream cheese over the top, and return to the microwave, uncovered for about 1 minute, or until the cheese is melted. Stir until the cheese is smooth and blended into the squash. Let set for a minute or two before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 61.6 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 169.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

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