Stuffed Squash | Pittsburg Farmer's Market - KOAM TV 7

Stuffed Squash | Pittsburg Farmer's Market

Ingredients

• 3 to 4 large squash – Pattypan or large firm zucchini varieties
• 1 medium onion
• 1 large clove of garlic, minced
• 1-2 Tablespoons butter or olive oil
• 2 medium apples
• 1 package of bratwurst sausages (or any other that appeals)
• 1 can of cream of celery or cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup fresh bread cubes or 1 ½ cups of dried bread cubes
• Salt & Pepper to taste
• Parmesan Cheese (optional)
• Cracker Crumbs (optional)

Directions

• After washing and removing any blemishes, and preferably using a melon ball scoop or similar kitchen tool, hollow out the flesh of the squash (leaving enough for the sides to be firm to hold the stuffing).
• Set aside the squash flesh that you have scooped out.  Place squash shells in baking dish.
• Slice and/or dice onion.
• Coarsely chop the hollowed out squash meat.
• Melt butter in skillet or sauté pan over medium to med/low heat.
• Place squash & onions in melted butter and sauté until vegetables soften.
• Add minced fresh garlic only during the last 3 to 5 minutes of cooking, so that it does not overcook and turn bitter.
• While vegetables are cooking, remove skins from brats and break meat apart.
• Peel and chop apples into small pieces.
• Cook sausage & apples in a separate skillet (or in same skillet after cooking vegetables) over medium low heat, and stir frequently to break up meat.
• Cook until meat is done.
• In bowl or skillet, combine meat & vegetable mixtures.
• Add can of soup, bread crumbs and salt & pepper to taste.
• Do not worry about the mixture being too thick, the squash or zucchini will provide enough moisture during baking.
• Fill squash shells with mixture and if desired sprinkle with parmesan cheese or cracker crumbs (or mix both & sprinkle).
• Bake for 45 min to 1 hr at 350°F.
• Let cool for 5 minutes and serve with salad for a complete meal.

Variations:  Almost anything that appeals to your family, could be added to the stuffing mix.  Sauteed bell pepper, fresh corn, a bit of cheese, or a dusting of dill, basil, tarragon.  Use your cooking expertise or imagination and enjoy!