Cheese-stuffed Pattypans

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 pattypan squash (each about 3 inches in diameter)
• 4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup dry herb seasoned stuffing mix
• 4 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• 2 wash squash and slice off tops above scalloped edges; discard. scoop out seeds from center and discard.
• 3 place squash shells in large skillet. pour 1/4 inch of water into skillet; cover. bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium-low. simmer 5 minutes. transfer squash, cut side up, to greased 8 x 8-inch baking dish with slotted spoon; set aside.
• 4 heat butter in large skillet over medium-high heat until melted and bubbly. add celery and onion; cook and stir until tender. add water and stuffing mix. stir to absorb water. stir in cheese. spoon mixture into squash shells.
• 5 bake 20-30 minutes until squash is fork-tender and stuffing is lightly browned. garnish as desired. serve immediately.