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Stuffed Summer Squash

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Ingredients

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Stuffed Summer Squash

1 oniondiced

1 red bell pepperdiced

4 cloves garliccrushed

1 egg

2 links Italian sausage hot or sweet

½ cup panko bread crumbs

½ cups parmesan cheese

½ cups shredding cheese Mexican mix or mozzarella

1 tsp oregano

½ tsp cumin

¼ tsp red pepper flakes

¼ tsp pepperfresh ground

4 squashhalved

2 tablespoons olive oil

¼ tsp kosher salt

garnish with fresh basil or fresh parsley

Start by cooking the sausage in a nonstick frying pan. Sauté on medium heat until they are lightly browned about 6 to 7 minutes. Remove the sausage from the frying pan and place on a paper towel lined plate.

Preheat the oven to 350.

Sauté the finely chopped onions, crushed garlic and diced bell pepper in the drippings from the sausage. Cook until the onions are translucent and the peppers have softened about 5 to 6 minutes.

Next, add the oregano, cumin, and red pepper flakes to the pan and mix thoroughly with the onions and peppers. Sauté for two minutes to bring out the flavors of the spices.

Place the sausage, peppers and onions mixture into a medium size bowl. Mix in the breadcrumbs, shredded cheese, pepper, salt, parmesan cheese and egg and set the mixture aside.

Line a cookie sheet with tinfoil or parchment paper for easier cleanup.

Cut the squash down the middle lengthwise. Using a spoon to scoop out the seedy interior of the squash and discard. Place the squash cut side up on the cookie sheet.

Scoop the sausage mixture in to the wells of the squash.

Bake for approximately 40 to 60 minutes. It depends on the size of the squash. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pre-bake Squash Halves 🥒
Cut squash in half lengthwise and bake at 375°F for 10-12 minutes before filling to soften the flesh and reduce overall cooking time while ensuring tender results.
Brown Sausage Properly 🍖
Break sausage into small crumbles and cook over medium-high heat until deeply browned (not just cooked through) to develop rich, caramelized flavors that enhance the entire dish.
Toast Panko Before Topping ✨
Toss panko breadcrumbs with olive oil and toast in a skillet for 2-3 minutes before sprinkling on top to create a golden, crispy crust rather than a soggy layer.
Balance Salt in Layers 🧂
Season the sausage filling separately from the squash flesh, as the vegetable absorbs salt differently—taste and adjust at each stage to avoid over-salting the final dish.
Add Fresh Basil Post-Bake 🌿
Garnish with fresh basil only after removing from the oven to preserve its delicate flavor and vibrant color, adding a bright finishing touch to the warm dish.