Garden Stuffed Yellow Squash

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 medium yellow squash
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped tomato
• 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 dash fresh ground pepper
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
• 3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Recipe

• 1 wash the squash thoroughly; cover with water and bring to a boil.
• 2 cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 8 to 9 minutes, or until squash is tender but still firm; drain and cool slightly.
• 3 cut squash in half lengthwise. remove and discard seeds, leaving a firm shell.
• 4 combine onion, tomato, green pepper, basil, salt, and pepper in a bowl; stir in cheese.
• 5 place squash shell in a 13x9-inch baking dish; spoon vegetable mixture into shells. dot with butter and sprinkle with bacon.
• 6 bake uncovered at 400°f for 20 minutes.