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Araceli's Mexican Squash

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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 5m
  • Cook: 15m
  • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 3 squash (Mexican gray squash)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup milk (or half & half)
  • 1 ounce monterey jack cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 ounce queso fresco, crumbled
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Chop squash, but don't peel it. Bring to a boil with salt.

  • Step 2: Meanwhile, make bechamel (white sauce) in a separate skillet over medium heat by melting butter, whisking in flour and cooking til golden, then whisking in milk a little at a time until thick. Stir cheese into sauce.

  • Step 3: Once squash comes to a boil, it should be tender, drain well.

  • Step 4: Gently stir squash into sauce.


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