SPINACH STUFFED ZUCCHINI - ONE OF PAULA'S

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This is a Paula Deen recipe and one I enjoy very much. Not only does it go well with your favorite meat/fish but it's great on its own. I've made extras just so I could have some for work lunch the next day. Yum!

Provided by ForeverMama

Categories     Spinach

Time 55m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 large yellow squash, halved lengthwise
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup onion, diced
1 cup chicken flavor stuffing mix
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Brush cut side of squash with olive oil; sprinkle with salt, and pepper. Place squash, cut side down, on a lined baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes, or until tender. Scoop out pulp, keeping shells intact; reserve pulp. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook 5 minutes or until transparent. To the skillet, add stuffing mix, spinach, sour cream, Cheddar and squash pulp. Mix together and add salt and pepper, to taste. Cook for 3 minutes. Spoon mixture evenly into squash shells. Place on baking sheet, and bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 23.9, Sodium 308.4, Carbohydrate 7.5, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 5, Protein 6.2

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