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Stuffed Squash Surprise

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  • Servings: 12
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 45m
    • The following recipe serves 12 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 6 medium-sized (12 pounds) yellow squash
  • 1 package (10 ounce) frozen chopped spinach
  • 1 package (3 ounce) cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 3/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion salt
  • 1/2 cup crushed crackers (round buttery crackers, like Ritz)
  • 4 slices (4 ounces) bacon (cooked and crumbled)
  • Paprika, to garnish
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: Cook squash in boiling water to cover for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain. Let cool slightly. Trim off stems. Cut squash in half lengthwise; scoop out the pulp, leaving a 1/2 inch shell. Set the squash pulp and shells aside.

  • Step 2: Cook the spinach according to the package directions, omittin salt. Drain well, set aside.

  • Step 3: Beat cream cheese at medium speed of an electric mixer until smooth. Add the squash pup and spinach, stirring well. Add the egg and the next 5 ingredients; stir well. Spoon the squash mixture into the reserved shells. Sprinkle with cracker crumbs, bacon, and paprika.

  • Step 4: Place the stuffed squash shells on a lightly greased baking sheet; cover with aluminum foil. Bake at 325° for 20 minutes. Remove cover, and bake an additional 15 minutes or until lightly browned and thoroughly heated.

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