Bacon-Chili Stuffed Squash Recipe

Name: Bacon-Chili Stuffed Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 quarts water; 2 teaspoons salt, divided; 6 medium yellow summer squash; 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion; 3 tablespoons butter, divided; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 6 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon, divided; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/3 cup dry bread crumbs

Servings: persons

4 quarts water
2 teaspoons salt, divided
6 medium yellow summer squash
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole milk
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
6 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon, divided
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup dry bread crumbs

1
In a Dutch oven, bring water and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil. Add squash; cover and cook for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. When cool enough to handle, cut squash in half lengthwise; scoop out and reserve pulp, leaving a 3/8-in. shell. Invert shells on paper towel.
2
In a saucepan, saute onion in 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the chilies, 1/2 cup cheese, 3 tablespoons bacon, pepper and remaining salt. Drain reserved squash pulp and stir into bacon mixture. Spoon into shells.
3
Place in two lightly greased 11x7-in. baking dishes. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over squash. Bake, uncovered, at 375u00b0 for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bacon. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

360

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 quarts water, 2 teaspoons salt, divided, 6 medium yellow summer squash, 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Bacon-Chili Stuffed Squash falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bacon-Chili Stuffed Squash

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