STUFFED SUNBURST PATTYPAN SQUASH

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This is a mild and pretty side dish that can be made ahead, then popped into the oven when you're cooking dinner. Great with grilled chicken or steak. I usually plan 2 squash halves per person -- if they're not all eaten, more for me!

Provided by Kat in Texas

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 -2 1/2 lbs green pattypan squash
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup chopped green onion
3 tablespoons whipping cream or 3 tablespoons milk
5 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese or 5 tablespoons romano cheese
1 cup grated swiss cheese
3 tablespoons Italian breadcrumbs or 3 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Steam whole squash until tender; drain and cool.
  • Scoop out flesh, leaving about 1/4-1/2 inch border around the edges.
  • Measure 1 tablespoon of the bread crumbs and 2 tablespoons of the parmesan (or romano) cheese; set aside.
  • Chop the squash flesh in a bowl; mix in the cream cheese, green onion, cream, swiss cheese and the remaining parmesan and bread crumbs.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Fill squash shells with the above mixture.
  • Top with the reserved bread crumbs and parmesan.
  • Refrigerate until ready to cook.
  • Bake at 350 F for 40 minutes, or until tops are brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.9, Fat 24, SaturatedFat 14.1, Cholesterol 77, Sodium 346.1, Carbohydrate 16.7, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.9, Protein 15.3

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