GRILLED BACON-STUFFED SUMMER SQUASH

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On a recipe card in the produce department from my local grocer. I imagine you could use either yellow summer squash or zucchini.

Provided by Denise in NH

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 23m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large summer squash
4 slices bacon, chopped
1/4 cup onion (finely chopped)
1/4 cup celery (finely chopped)
1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumb
1/4 cup cheddar cheese (finely shredded)
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves

Steps:

  • Coat grill rack with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat grill to medium direct heat. Meanwhile, cut squash lengthwise into halves. With spoon, scoop out pulp, leaving at least 1/2 inch shell; set aside. Coarsely chop pulp. Cook bacon in medium skillet over medium heat until browned. Add onion and celery; cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir in squash pulp; cook and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; set aside.
  • Stir in bread crumbs, cheese, and thyme. Spoon filling evenly into squash shells; pressing lightly. Place on grill. Grill covered, 7 to 11 minutes or until squash is tender and filling is hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.8, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 13, Sodium 383.1, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 5, Protein 6.9

Janis Jills
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.


Binodh Puri
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This is a great recipe for a crowd. I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit!


Haider Official
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I love the smoky flavor that the bacon adds to this dish. It's a perfect balance of flavors.


Mr Jakir
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This is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious. I highly recommend it!


Mxolisi Zuma
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook summer squash and this recipe is a great addition to my repertoire. It's a delicious and healthy way to enjoy this summer vegetable.


Donald Wood
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These stuffed squashes are perfect for a summer barbecue. They're easy to make ahead of time and they can be grilled or baked.


Egege victory
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use different types of cheese, vegetables, and even different types of meat in the stuffing. It's a great way to experiment and find new flavor combinations.


Afuye Ayomide
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This is a great recipe for using up leftover bacon. I always have bacon leftover from breakfast and this is a great way to use it up.


Sli Khan
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I made these stuffed squashes for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they look really impressive when you serve them.


Dogo Sweat
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I'm a vegetarian so I used tofu instead of bacon in the stuffing. It was still delicious! The tofu added a nice protein boost and the dish was still very flavorful.


Ray Lee
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I added a little bit of chopped onion and garlic to the stuffing and it was even better! This is a great recipe that can be easily customized to your liking.


grape_soda
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I made this recipe exactly as written and it turned out great! The squash was tender and the stuffing was flavorful. I served it with a side of roasted potatoes and it was a perfect meal.


Raja Roshan
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I used pre-cooked bacon to save time and the dish was still delicious. My family loved it!


Humaira Saddiqe
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I'm not usually a fan of summer squash, but this recipe changed my mind! The bacon and cheese stuffing was so flavorful and the squash was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Raja ADil
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These stuffed summer squashes were a hit at our last potluck! They were easy to make and so delicious. The bacon added a nice smoky flavor and the cheese was gooey and melted perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.