Best 5 Grandmas Stuffed Yellow Squash Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes evoke a sense of home and comfort quite like grandma's stuffed yellow squash. This classic recipe has been passed down through generations, each family adding their own unique twist to create a dish that is both nostalgic and delicious. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, this guide will take you on a journey to discover the best recipe for grandma's stuffed yellow squash, ensuring that you create a dish that is bursting with flavor and sure to become a family favorite.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA'S STUFFED YELLOW SQUASH



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"My grandma, who raised me, was an awesome cook. This is a recipe she fixed every summer when our garden overflowed with yellow squash. My family still enjoys it," writes Janie McGraw of Sallisaw, Oklahoma.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 medium yellow summer squash
1/4 cup egg substitute
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 slices bread, toasted and diced

Steps:

  • Place squash in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil; cover and cook for 7-9 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. , When cool enough to handle, cut squash in half lengthwise; scoop out and reserve pulp, leaving a 3/8-in. shell. Invert shells on paper towel., In a small bowl, combine the egg substitute, onion, salt and pepper. Stir in toasted bread cubes and squash pulp. Spoon into squash shells. , Place in an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 375° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 490mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BAKED STUFFED YELLOW SQUASH BOATS



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Make and share this Baked Stuffed Yellow Squash Boats recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Douglas Poe

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 yellow squash
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning (basil, oregano) or 3 tablespoons fresh herbs (basil, oregano)
kosher salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste
olive oil
2 cups japanese style panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 egg

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Cut yellow squash in half lengthwise.
  • With a spoon, scrape flesh and seeds of squash into a large bowl, making boats.
  • In a pan sauté onion and garlic over medium heat with a dash of olive oil.
  • Add the squash that was removed from the boats and season with kosher salt and pepper.
  • Cook until almost soft (around 7 minutes).
  • When squash is almost soft, remove from heat and mix in bowl with 1 egg, breadcrumbs, herbs and parmesan cheese.
  • Scoop stuffing mixture into boats and fill evenly.
  • Sprinkle the top of the stuffed boats with extra parmesan cheese.
  • Cook in pre-heated oven (400 degrees) until boats are crisp tender and golden brown on top (around 10 minutes).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.4, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 28.8, Sodium 310.7, Carbohydrate 24.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 4.8, Protein 8.2

STUFFED YELLOW SUMMER SQUASH



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I grew everything here in my garden; it was from the first harvest, so it was a lot cheaper on the budget, because we all know fresh fruit and veggies can get expensive. All in all, we had a great time cooking our 'own' food. Even my 4-year-old had fun helping. You can add sausage to the rice just to give a little extra kick.

Provided by crys

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (6 ounce) package wild rice (such as Uncle Ben's ®)
3 cups water
6 yellow squash, halved lengthwise
1 splash olive oil, or to taste
2 small summer squash, diced
2 bell peppers, or more to taste, diced
2 cucumbers, diced
1 onion, diced
3 cherry or grape tomatoes, or more to taste
1 cup shredded Gouda cheese

Steps:

  • Bring water and wild rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, 30 to 45 minutes. Drain excess liquid, fluff rice with a fork, and cook uncovered for 5 minutes more.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Arrange yellow squash halves onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake yellow squash in preheated oven until tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute summer squash, bell peppers, cucumbers, onion, and tomatoes in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Mound rice atop each of the squash halves. Top rice with a portion of the sauteed vegetable mixture.
  • Return squash to preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes more. Sprinkle Gouda cheese over the stuffed squash halves and bake until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Carbohydrate 39.8 g, Cholesterol 22.8 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 179.4 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

STUFFED TEX-MEX YELLOW SQUASH



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Hollowed-out squash earns kid appeal when filled with a mix of beef, bell pepper, and corn, all topped with Parmesan cheese.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 yellow squashes (8 ounces each)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 red bell pepper (ribs and seeds removed), cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts separated
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon mild chili powder
1/2 pound ground beef chuck
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees, with rack set in the top third. Halve each squash lengthwise; slice a sliver from the rounded part of each half so it sits flat. Leaving a 1/4-inch border, scoop out halves with a small spoon; roughly chop flesh, and reserve. Place squash halves, skin side down, in a shallow baking dish. Season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add reserved chopped squash, bell pepper, scallion whites, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until bell pepper begins to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add tomato paste and chili powder; cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute. Add beef; cook until no longer pink, breaking up meat with a spoon, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in corn and 1/4 cup Parmesan; season with salt and pepper.
  • Dividing evenly, spoon mixture into squash halves. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan. Cover with aluminum foil, and bake until squash is tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Uncover, and bake until top is browned, 7 to 10 minutes more. Garnish with scallion greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 g, Fat 21 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 17 g

GRANDMA'S YELLOW SQUASH SURPRISE



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Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds summer squash or zucchini, cut in pieces
1/2 cup water
6 ounces pasteurized process cheese spread garlic-flavored, cut in 1/2 -inch pieces
1/4 cup margarine
2 eggs
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 tablespoon flour
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup cracker coarse crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Grease an 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, bring squash and water to a boil reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes or until squash is tender. Drain off all but 1/2 cup of the liquid. Mash squash slightly. Add cheese and margarine stir until cheese is melted. Remove from heat.Add eggs, evaporated milk, flour and sugar stir until blended. Pour into baking dish. Top with crumbs. Bake for 30 minutes or until set.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • Choose small to medium-sized yellow squash that are firm and have smooth, unblemished skin.
  • Use a sharp knife to carefully hollow out the squash, leaving about 1/2 inch of flesh around the edges.
  • Be careful not to overcook the squash, as it should still be slightly firm when pierced with a fork.
  • If you don't have any bread crumbs on hand, you can use cooked rice, quinoa, or even crushed crackers as a substitute.
  • Feel free to get creative with your filling ingredients. You could add cooked ground beef, sausage, or turkey, or even chopped vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, or corn.
  • Top the stuffed squash with grated Parmesan cheese or a sprinkle of fresh herbs before baking for a golden-brown crust.

Conclusion:

Grandma's Stuffed Yellow Squash is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or side dish. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. So next time you're looking for a new way to enjoy summer squash, give Grandma's Stuffed Yellow Squash a try.

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