Ham-Stuffed Squash Boats

Name: Ham-Stuffed Squash Boats
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 4 medium yellow summer squash or zucchini (about 6 inches); 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup cubed fully cooked ham; 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided; 1 egg, beaten; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

In this tasty main dish, pretty yellow summer squash are mounded with a flavorful filling featuring ham and two kinds of cheese.—Fran Shaffer, Coatesville, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

4 medium yellow summer squash or zucchini (about 6 inches)
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Cut squash in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp, leaving a 3/8-in. shell. Chop pulp and set aside.
In a large saucepan, cook shells in boiling water for 4-5 minutes. Drain and set aside. In another saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender; remove from the heat. Add ham, bread crumbs, cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, egg, paprika, pepper and squash pulp; mix well.
Spoon into shells. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake at 425° for 12-15 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 318 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 109mg cholesterol, 897mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 19g protein.

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Originally published as Ham-Stuffed Squash Boats in Quick Cooking July/August 1999

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Amy2160

Sep 1, 2011

That was a great Recipe! I only had Italian Bread Crumbs, but they worked great! Very flavorful, easy to make, and made great use of my bounty of squash from the garden. Will be making again.
Donalee2

Aug 30, 2011

I MADE THESE FOR SUPPER TONIGHT. THEY WERE DELICIOUS. THERE WAS TOO MUCH FILLING SO I FIXED ANOTHER SQUASH AND JUST DIDN'T SAVE THE SEEDS PART BUT DID USE THE SQUASH I SCRAPED OUT. ANOTHER GOOD SQUASH RECIPE.