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four stuffed yellow squash served in a 8-inch square pan.

Old-School Southern Stuffed Yellow Squash (Grandma’s Recipe)

This Stuffed Yellow Squash recipe turns a humble garden vegetable into a rich, savory side dish that completely steals the show. It is light, packed with flavor, and so delicious that even the pickiest eaters in the family will clear their plates.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy, quick, squash, stuffed, yellow squash
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 101kcal
Cost: $6.00

Equipment

  • 1 large saucepan (with a lid)
  • 1 drainer
  • 1 knife
  • 2 large spoon
  • 1 small bowl
  • 1 8-inch square baking dish (with a lid)

Ingredients 

  • 2 medium yellow summer squash
  • ½ cup egg substitute
  • 4 Tbsp finely chopped onion
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 2 slices of bread, toasted and diced

Instructions

  • Place squash in a large saucepan. Cover with water.
  • Bring to a boil, cover with the lid and cook for about 7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Then drain the water.
  • When cool enough to handle, cut squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out and reserve the pulp, leaving a ⅜-inch shell. Invert shells on paper towel.
  • In a small bowl, combine the egg substitute salt, onion, and pepper. Stir in the toasted bread crumbs cubes and squash pulp. Spoon into the squash shells.
  • Place in a 8-inch , square baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  • Cover and bake at 375° for about 20 minutes. Uncover, and bake until lightly browned about 5-to 10 minutes longer.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Old-School Southern Stuffed Yellow Squash (Grandma’s Recipe)
Serving Size
 
1 half slice
Amount per Serving
Calories
101
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1
g
2
%
Sodium
 
470
mg
20
%
Carbohydrates
 
18
g
6
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
6
g
12
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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