Mom's Stuffed Pattypan Squash Recipe

This beloved family recipe is a blank canvas for culinary creativity! My mom's classic stuffing gets a fun twist depending on the night's theme. Tonight it's Mexican? Add a pinch of cumin and chili powder, and top with queso ranchero. Italian night? Italian seasoning and mozzarella are the perfect partners. This versatile recipe is easy to customize and always delicious. Get ready for a flavor explosion in just 35 minutes!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 314.6 kcal
Protein 23g
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Ingredients for Mom's Stuffed Pattypan Squash

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How to Make Mom's Stuffed Pattypan Squash

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Wash and halve 6 medium pattypan squash. Remove seeds and pulp with a spoon, reserving the scooped-out squash.
  3. Lightly salt and drain the reserved squash pulp.
  4. Make the white sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned (about 1 minute).
  5. Gradually whisk in 1 1/2 cups of milk, stirring constantly until smooth and thickened. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  6. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, queso ranchero, etc.) and 1/2 cup crushed saltines.
  7. Add the drained squash pulp to the cheese sauce and mash with a potato masher until mostly smooth.
  8. Taste and adjust seasonings (add cumin, chili powder, Italian seasoning, etc., as desired).
  9. Fill each pattypan squash half generously with the cheese sauce mixture, pouring any excess into a baking dish.
  10. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the squash is tender and the filling is bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

23 g

Sugar

2g

Fat

57g

Carbs

7g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Mom's Stuffed Pattypan Squash?

Mom's Stuffed Pattypan Squash takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Mom's Stuffed Pattypan Squash?

Mom's Stuffed Pattypan Squash has approximately 314.6 calories per serving, with about 23 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates and 29 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Mom's Stuffed Pattypan Squash?

The key ingredients for Mom's Stuffed Pattypan Squash are Pattypan Squash, Butter, Flour, Kosher Salt, Fresh Ground Pepper, Milk. See the full list with measurements above.

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