Stuffed Yellow Squash

2Bleu's Note:

We recieved some beautiful yellow squash from a neighbor and came up with this tasty recipe. You can use/substitute the squash for zucchini also, or create a variety at the table to include eggplant also. If you don't eat meat, just omit the sausage. It will still be wonderful.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

Filling

• 113.39 g neufchatel cheese, softened or 113.39 g cream cheese
• 59.14 ml 2% low-fat milk
• 113.39 g Italian sausage, cooked, drained and crumbled
• 29.58 ml onions, chopped fine
• 29.58 ml bell peppers, chopped fine
• 29.58 ml carrots, chopped fine
• 2 mushrooms, chopped (optional)
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 4.92 ml fresh basil, chopped
• 29.58 ml soft bread cubes (or crumbs)

Other Ingredients Needed

• 2 yellow squash
• 118.29 ml spaghetti sauce
• 59.14 ml low-fat parmesan cheese, grated

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix cream cheese and milk in large microwaveable bowl. Microwave on high 1 minute or until cream cheese is melted and mixture is blended.
2. Add remaining filling ingredients. Toss to coat and set aside. Take some aluminum foil, and crimple to make a log about 1" high. Use this to support the 'neck' of the yellow squash so they will lay in a horizontal position in your baking dish. Set aside.
3. Cut Squash (or zucchinin) in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, scoop out seeds to create a boat. Divide filling equally amongst the boats.
4. Place boats in a shallow baking dish. Spread 2 Tbsp spaghetti sauce over each boat. Top with a sprinkling of parmesan cheese and bake for 30 minutes.

Reviews

[Chef #723833 chef Gump]

Great summer sidedish with pork loin!!!!!

[gertc96]

This was really really good. I loved the flavor of the filling. The cream cheese was a wonderful addition to this dish. I will will be leaving out the carrots next time though, just a a personal preference. Thanks so much for fixing. Prepared for PRMR tag game.

[Sharon123]

I enjoyed this dish! The filling made enough for 3 small to medium squash. I left out the sausage and added a little more of the veggies and bread cubes. Thank you for posting! Made for PRMR game.