Name: Stuffed Pattypan Squash
Cook time: PT-488471H24M59S
Ingredients: 1 lb pattypan squash (450-500 grams, about 8-10 squashes), cut in halves and middle scooped out; 2 teaspoons olive oil for brushing; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 3 oz chive and onion cream cheese (100 grams); 1 cup grated Mozzarella (about 70 grams or 2.5 oz)

Description

This recipe provides instructions for making Stuffed Pattypan Squash, featuring pattypan squash halves filled with a savory cream cheese and mozzarella mixture, then baked until golden and bubbly. It’s a versatile dish that can be enjoyed warm or cold.

Ingredients

1 lb pattypan squash (450-500 grams, about 8-10 squashes), cut in halves and middle scooped out
2 teaspoons olive oil for brushing
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
3 oz chive and onion cream cheese (100 grams)
1 cup grated Mozzarella (about 70 grams or 2.5 oz)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).
Prepare the squash: Wash and dry the pattypan squash. Cut the top and tail so that the squashes can sit flat on a baking tray. Cut each squash in half and scoop out the middle, leaving enough flesh to hold the filling.
Season the Squash: Brush the backs of the squash halves with olive oil. Sprinkle insides with salt and pepper.
Optional, if making your own filling: mix the cream cheese with chopped chives, garlic powder and a little salt.
Stuff the Squash: Spoon the cream cheese mixture into each squash half, about 1 teaspoon. Press firmly into the squash. Top each stuffed squash with a little Mozzarella.
Bake: Place the stuffed squash halves on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 13-15 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. These are great warm and cold!

Notes

Storage tips: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Feel free to reheat in the oven or under the broil, or enjoy them straight out of the fridge.
Ingredient tips: If you don’t have ready-made chive and onion cream cheese, you can use something similar like Boursin Garlic & Herb Cheese or get regular cream cheese and mix it with chopped chives and finely diced shallots or add some garlic powder and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Mozzarella can be swapped with any other melting cheese of choice.