**Savor the Delightful Symphony of Summer Squash and Bacon: A Culinary Journey Like No Other**
As the summer sun paints the skies with hues of gold and amber, nature's bounty offers a vibrant canvas of fresh produce, beckoning us to indulge in the season's culinary treasures. Among these gems, summer squash stands out with its delicate sweetness and versatile nature, ready to be transformed into a symphony of flavors. Embark on a culinary adventure with our curated collection of summer squash and bacon recipes, each a testament to the harmonious blend of these two beloved ingredients. From the classic pairing of pan-fried summer squash and crispy bacon to the innovative fusion of grilled squash and bacon skewers, these recipes promise a delightful dance of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.
BACON SQUASH SAUTE
This delicious medley is my favorite way to serve zucchini and squash. The bacon and onion add just the right amount of flavor and crunch. -Jodi Grable, Springfield, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. , In the drippings, saute the zucchini, yellow squash and onion for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Sprinkle with bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 20g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 253mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
SAVORY SUMMER SQUASH WITH BACON
I love squash but wanted a new recipe with fewer calories. I did a search on flavorful ingredients and came up with a bunch of pasta recipes. So I thought, why not substitute yellow squash for pasta? And it worked! All the ingredients can be prepared in advance and refrigerated until ready to cook. Long, slender young squash make for the best texture.
Provided by Katrinika
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Summer Squash
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place 2 paper towels on a microwave-safe plate; add bacon and top with another paper towel. Cook in microwave on high until some grease is absorbed, about 30 seconds.
- Transfer bacon to a deep skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until crisp, 5 to 10 minutes. Lower heat to medium; stir garlic into bacon and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add onion; cook and stir until onion is slightly translucent and still firm, about 5 minutes.
- Mix squash into onion-bacon mixture; cook and stir until squash is slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add artichoke hearts; cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Add capers and rosemary; cover skillet and cook, stirring often, until squash is softened but firm to the bite, about 5 more minutes. Season with salt and white pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.5 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 7.4 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 330.2 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
SUMMER SQUASH WITH BACON
Make and share this Summer Squash With Bacon recipe from Food.com.
Provided by luvhim
Categories Onions
Time 25m
Yield 1/2 cup, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- slice all squash, onion. Chop bacon into bite size pieces.
- put olive oil in pan get hot and add all ingredients. cook until tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.6, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 8.8, Sodium 201.8, Carbohydrate 8.8, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 6.1, Protein 5.7
SUMMER SQUASH AND BACON GALETTE
Summer squash goes decadent in this cheesy, bacon-studded savory galette.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 2h55m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the dough: Combine the flour, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a food processor and pulse until mixed. Add about a third of the chilled butter and process until thoroughly combined with no visible chunks of butter (the mixture will be slightly yellow). Add the remaining butter and pulse until the mixture resembles a very coarse meal with pea-size bits of butter. Add the vinegar in a single pulse. Gradually add 2 tablespoons ice water through the feed tube, pulsing just until evenly combined. Squeeze a handful of the dough together-it should just hold its shape and be a little crumbly. If still very powdery, pulse again, adding up to 2 tablespoons ice water.
- Turn the dough out onto a work surface and pat together into a flat disk about 1/2-inch thick. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour or up to 2 days.
- For the galette: Adjust an oven rack to the lower third position and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Toss the yellow squash and zucchini with 3/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Let sit for 15 minutes to draw out a good amount of water from the vegetables.
- Meanwhile, lay out the bacon slices in a large skillet. Place over medium heat and cook partially, flipping occasionally, to render out some fat but not to brown or crisp up, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board; let cool slightly, then cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Reserve the bacon fat in the pan.
- Pat the squash slices dry; place in a large bowl with the red onion slices and toss with olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
- Let the dough stand at room temperature for a few minutes until slightly softened. Roll out on a lightly floured surface into a 12- to 13-inch circle, about 1/8-inch thick. Transfer to an ungreased baking sheet. Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan on the circle, leaving empty a 1 1/2-inch border all around. Fan the squash, zucchini and onions in a circle, then scatter the bacon on top. Fold up the edges of the dough, pleating, to overlap the filling. Brush the dough border with the egg wash. Drizzle any bacon fat over the filling.
- Bake until golden brown all over and the filling is bubbly, 45 to 50 minutes. Brush the galette with a little vinegar while still warm and serve.
SUMMER SQUASH AND BELL PEPPER SAUTE WITH BACON
YELLOW SQUASH with colorful bell peppers makes an attractive and delicious combination that goes well with many entrees. I enjoy experimenting with new recipes, and fortunately, my husband likes new dishes appearing on the table. -Maxine Lynch, Boise City, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Stir in onion, peppers and garlic; cook for 2 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add squash; cover and cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 101mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE WITH BACON
Make and share this Yellow Squash Casserole With Bacon recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Wendy0
Categories Cheese
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Slice squash about 1/4-inch thick; cook in boiling salted water until tender.
- Fry bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon and set aside.
- In bacon drippings, brown onions. Add butter, squash, eggs, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until eggs are cooked.
- In a 2-quart casserole dish, place half of the squash mixture. Sprinkle with half of the crumbled bacon and half of the shredded cheese. Top with remaining squash mixture, then bacon and cheese.
- Bake at 350° until hot and cheese is melted.
STEWED YELLOW SUMMER SQUASH
Summer yellow squash, Southern-style.
Provided by Ed Canipelli
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Summer Squash
Time 1h
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut bacon into 1/4-inch thick strips (lardons). Slice squash and set aside.
- Cook bacon lardons in a saucepan over medium heat until crispy, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add squash, onion, sugar, salt, and pepper to the bacon and bacon grease. Add enough water to cover and cook over medium-low heat for 45 minutes. Much of the water will evaporate; add more if needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Cholesterol 9.9 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 3706.1 mg, Sugar 18.5 g
SKILLET SUMMER SQUASH
The good old-fashioned country way. This is definitely NOT diet food. You don't drain the bacon fat off after you brown it. If you really have to, you can substitute butter, but it won't be the same. You can also use this recipe with a combination of yellow and pattypan squash.
Provided by Clotho98
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Summer Squash
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cook and stir bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Add onions and cook in the bacon drippings until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add squash, salt, and black pepper; stir to coat.
- Cover skillet and cook squash mixture over low heat until tender, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.4 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 238.9 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
Tips for Cooking Summer Squash with Bacon
- Choose the right squash: Look for small, tender squash that are no more than 6 inches long. Avoid squash that are large or have thick, tough skin.
- Slice the squash evenly: Cut the squash into 1/2-inch thick slices. This will help them cook evenly.
- Cook the bacon until it is crispy: This will add flavor and texture to the dish.
- Add the squash to the pan with the bacon: Cook the squash until it is tender, about 5 minutes.
- Season the squash with salt and pepper: Add other seasonings, such as garlic powder or onion powder, if desired.
- Serve the squash immediately: Summer squash is best served hot, so it can be enjoyed as a side dish or a main course.
Conclusion
Summer squash with bacon is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer meal. With its simple ingredients and quick cooking time, this dish makes a lot. The bacon adds a delicious smoky flavor to the squash. This dish is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, potassium, and fiber. So, it's a healthy and tasty choice for a summer meal.
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