Patty Pan Squash For Squash Haters

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   Wash patty pan squash.

3. 3

   Place squash in pot of boiling water; cover and let boil for 30 minutes. Set aside to cool.

4. 4

   Fry bacon until crisp; drain on paper towel.

5. 5

   When squash is cool enough to handle, cut off the top; scoop out and discard seeds.

6. 6

   With a knife, remove the flesh of the squash, leaving about a 1/2 inch thickness to shell.

7. 7

   Cut squash flesh into bite-sized pieces.

8. 8

   Saute for 5 minutes over medium-high heat: olive oil, bite-sized pieces of squash, onion, basil, salt and pepper. Remove from heat; stir in the crumbled bacon.

9. 9

   Spoon mixture into patty pan shell.

10. 10

    Bake on baking sheet for 40 - 50 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.