**Pattypan Parmesan Stuffed Paradise: A Culinary Journey Through Delightful Stuffed Vegetables**
Embark on a culinary adventure with pattypan squash, a unique and delectable vegetable that takes center stage in this collection of tantalizing recipes. These bite-sized delights, also known as scallop squash, are transformed into edible vessels, stuffed with a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Explore a variety of enticing fillings, from savory sausage and spinach to a vegetarian medley of mushrooms and zucchini, all enveloped in a crispy Parmesan crust. Each recipe offers a unique interpretation of this versatile vegetable, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience. Whether you're hosting a special occasion or seeking a delightful weeknight meal, these stuffed pattypan squash will steal the show, leaving you and your guests craving more.
STUFFED PATTYPAN SQUASH
A wonderful way to use the over-abundance of squash from your garden. Cute pattypan squash are stuffed with a cheesy bacon stuffing, and baked. My children call these 'Squash Volcanoes' and gobble them up! Enjoy!
Provided by Michele O'Brien
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring one inch of water to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add squash, cover, and cook for 10 minutes, or until a fork can pierce the stem with little resistance. Drain, and slice off the top stem of the squash. Use a melon baller to carefully scoop out the centers of the squash. Reserve all of the bits of squash.
- Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Remove bacon to paper towels, and set aside. Saute onion in bacon drippings. Chop the reserved squash pieces, and saute them with the onion for one minute.
- Remove the skillet from heat, and stir in the breadcrumbs. Crumble the bacon, and stir into the stuffing along with the Parmesan cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stuff each squash to overflowing with the mixture, and place them in a baking dish. Cover the dish loosely with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until squash are heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 22.7 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 374.3 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
PATTYPAN SAUTE
Summer flavors like tomato and sweet red pepper complements sauteed squash in this lovely side. A sprinkle of shredded Parmesan cheese makes it savory and special.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet, saute squash and onion in oil for 2 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add red pepper and mushrooms; saute until vegetables are crisp-tender, 5-7 minutes. , Stir in the tomato, salt, Italian seasoning and pepper; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 343mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Choose the right pattypan squash. Look for pattypan squash that is small, firm, and has smooth skin. Avoid squash that is bruised or has blemishes.
- Prepare the pattypan squash properly. Cut the pattypan squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. You can also peel the squash, but this is not necessary.
- Cook the pattypan squash until it is tender. You can cook the pattypan squash in a variety of ways, such as boiling, steaming, or roasting. Cook the squash until it is tender, but still slightly firm.
- Stuff the pattypan squash with your favorite filling. There are many different fillings that you can use to stuff pattypan squash, such as cheese, vegetables, or meat. Be creative and experiment with different flavors.
- Bake the stuffed pattypan squash until it is golden brown. Bake the stuffed pattypan squash in a preheated oven until it is golden brown and the filling is heated through.
- Serve the stuffed pattypan squash immediately. Stuffed pattypan squash is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish.
Conclusion:
Pattypan squash is a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes. Stuffed pattypan squash is a particularly popular dish, as it is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a little creativity, you can create a stuffed pattypan squash dish that is sure to impress your family and friends.
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