STUFFED PATTYPANS

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Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 large pattypan squash (5 to 6 inches in diameter)
6 bacon strips
1 medium onion, diced
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup water
3 slices buttered toast, cubed
Paprika

Steps:

Place whole squash in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Add just enough water to cover; sprinkle lightly with salt. Bring to a boil; cover and cook for 10-12 minutes or until tender. Remove squash with a slotted spoon; let stand until lukewarm. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook bacon until crisp; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Crumble bacon and set aside. In the drippings, saute onion and peppers until tender; set aside. In a saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk, garlic salt, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Scoop out pulp from squash, leaving 1/2-in. shells. In a bowl, mash the pulp. Add bacon, onion-pepper mixture, white sauce and 3/4 cup cheese; mix well. Place squash shells in a greased shallow baking dish. Pour water around shells. Stuff shells with filling. Top with the toast cubes and remaining cheese; sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30 minutes or until cheese is golden brown.

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