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Cooked & Loved

Cheesy Baked Pattypan Squash

20m Prep
15m Cook
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Plan
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Nutritionper serving
77
kcal
5g
Fat
3g
Carbs
3g
Protein
1g
Fiber
Estimated based on the ingredients. Not a substitute for a professional nutritionist's advice.

These charming, scalloped-edge pattypan squashes are halved, hollowed, and filled with a creamy chive and onion cream cheese mixture. Topped with melted Mozzarella, they bake to golden perfection, offering a light yet satisfying bite. Perfect as appetizes, sides, or snacks, these cheesy bites are both adorable and delicious.

Ingredients 6

8 serves
Original
500 g pattypan squash, about 8-10 squashes, cut in halves and middle scooped out
2 tsp olive oil, for brushing
1⁄2 tsp salt
1⁄4 tsp pepper
90 g chive and onion cream cheese, 3 oz
1 cup grated Mozzarella, about 70 grams or 2.5 oz

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Method 6

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).

Step 2

Wash and dry the . Cut the top and tail so that the squashes can sit flat on a baking tray (see pictures/video). Cut each one in half and scoop out the middle, leaving enough flesh to hold the filling.

Step 3

Brush the backs of the squash halves with . Sprinkle insides with and .

Step 4

Spoon the cream cheese mixture into each squash half, about 1 teaspoon. Press firmly into the squash. Top each stuffed squash with a little .

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. These are great warm and cold!

Cooked & Loved

Cooked & Loved's tips

In Australia, pattypan or patty pan squash is also known as Golden squash or simply squash. Find it at the markets during mid to late summer.

Helpful tips

Can I prepare the stuffed squashes ahead of time and bake them later?

What is the best way to scoop out the middle of the pattypan squash?

Can I use a different cheese instead of Mozzarella?

What can I do with the scooped-out squash middles?

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