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Published: Aug 29, 2015 · Modified: Oct 11, 2020 by Kathy

Stuffed Pattypan Squash

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Stuffed pattypan squash on a blue patterned plate.

Today I am keeping my fingers crossed for rain. Lots and lots of rain. Rain, but no wind and no lightning. Unfortunately the forecast is  for high winds, thunderstorms, and rain amounts less than a 1/10 of an inch.

The problem is this is the driest year, so far, on record. It's also one of the hottest. We are surrounded by horrible forest fires. The smoke has been unbelievable. Every morning, I check the weather, the fires, and the air quality. All outdoor sports (games and practices) have been cancelled. You can't see anything outside.

I feel like I'm at the coast in a really heavy fog....only it's not fog.....it's smoke.....and it smells..... I'm relieved we haven't started school yet. I'm certain we'd have indoor recess all day long. We wouldn't be able to open any windows and we do not have air conditioning. School starts after labor day. I'm hopeful  the fires and the smoke will be better by then.

Today, according to the weather, we are in a red-flag warning, meaning the conditions are just perfect for more fires. I am just hoping no new fires start and the existing fires don't get worse. I do count my blessings that the fires aren't close enough to worry about our house and property. I just hope it stays that way. I'm hoping for rain. Lots and lots of rain!

Stuffed Patty Pan squash with the lid of the squash learning on the side.

What is pattypan squash?

Even with imperfect weather, the garden keeps producing. Pattypan squash are cute, little summer squash with scalloped edges. Did I say little? Well, they start out little. If you aren't careful, they become enormous! Ours got quite big.

Pattypan is a summer squash that grows in a scalloped shape.

Instead of just feeding these huge ones to the chickens, I decided to make stuffed pattypan squash. This recipe can be used for any size squash...you just would adjust the amount of stuffing in each squash and the bake time.

Green and yellow Patty Pan Squash is different sizes.

Pattypan squash comes in different colors and sizes. Yellow is the most common but we also get light green squash.

Stuffed Pattypan with stuffing spilling down the side of the squash.

When the squash get big, the seeds also get big. Too big for using in this recipe. I just scooped out the center and tossed them into our compost bucket. If you had small squash (tennis ball size or smaller)  you could scoop out the middle and use it in the stuffing.

This stuffing does benefit from squash in the actual filling. I just cut up an extra squash and added it to the filling. It's not like I had a shortage of squash!

How do I make stuffed pattypan squash?

First scoop out the squash.

Hollowed out pattypan squash in a casserole dish.

Then add stuffing to squash and top with shredded cheese.

Yellow pattypan squash filled with a stuffing and cheese.

Place lid on squash.

Stuffed squash in a white baking dish.

Bake for 30-45 minutes until squash are soft and stuffing is cooked through.

If you are looking for other delicious squash recipes, check out this Alfredo Spaghetti Squash and Enchilada Stuffed Squash.

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Pattypan squash filled with cheesy stuffing and a blue and white flowered plate.

If you make this stuffed pattypan squash, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below or snap a picture and tag me on Instagram #beyondthechickencoop

If you loved this recipe you'll LOVE all the others in this category. Check out all my vegetable recipes!

Stuffed pattypan squash

Stuffed Pattypan Squash

Kathy Berget
Large pattypan squash stuffed with a cheesy filling.
5 from 17 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
Course Side Dish, Vegetable
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 228 kcal
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups dried bread crumbs
  • ¾ cups ricotta
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese (shredded (Save ¼ cup for topping))
  • 1 Tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 2 whole eggs
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup pattypan squash (finely diced)
  • 4-6 whole patty pan squash

Instructions
 

  • Cut tops off squash and scoop out center. Set in baking dish and set aside.
  • In a bowl, mix remaining ingredients, reserving ¼ cup of the parmesan cheese. Fill each pattypan squash with the filling.
  • Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top.
  • Bake at 375 for 30-45 minutes. Time depends on size of squash and amount of filling.

Notes

You can use any size squash. Just adjust the baking time.

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Nutrition

Calories: 228kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 12gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 416mgPotassium: 149mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 325IUVitamin C: 3.9mgCalcium: 276mgIron: 1.9mg
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Comments

  1. Samantha says

    July 21, 2022 at 2:25 pm

    Adding some sausage and using my local indian squash, can’t wait to taste it! Sounds and smells amazing!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      July 22, 2022 at 4:39 am

      Wonderful! The addition of sausage sounds perfect!!! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Ginger Sznakowski says

    July 18, 2019 at 9:55 am

    Can I roast the squash, freeze and then finish the recipe later?

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      July 18, 2019 at 12:04 pm

      Hi Ginger, I have not tried this before so I don't know how it would turn out.
      Thanks!

      Reply
  3. karrie @ Tasty Ever After says

    September 02, 2015 at 1:37 pm

    5 stars
    Next week my CSA will have pattypan squash and I'm been thinking about what to do with them when they arrive. Now I have a recipe! Love that it's vegetarian too 🙂 Thanks for sharing and so glad the rains came because that's super scary about the forest fires. Hope it didn't affect too many people/wildlife/nature and everything is okay.

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      September 03, 2015 at 6:48 am

      How fun to get a box of fresh veggies every week! Let me know if you give the stuffed pattypan squash a try. We finally got rain here! Yahoo!!!

      Reply
  4. Kalee @ The Crowded Table says

    August 31, 2015 at 7:07 pm

    Those squash are so cute! The recipe looks delicious. 🙂 Those fires sound awful, I'm sending prayers for rain!!!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      September 01, 2015 at 4:59 am

      Thanks, Kalee!

      Reply
  5. Manali @ CookWithManali says

    August 31, 2015 at 11:59 am

    I hope you get lots of rain today! It has been raining a lot in my city for last 3-4 days! I have never tried this squash but it sounds fantastic!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      September 01, 2015 at 4:58 am

      We can take some of your rain! We did get one day with good steady showers. We could use some more though!

      Reply
  6. David @ Spiced says

    August 31, 2015 at 6:16 am

    I've seen pattypan squash at the farmer's market, but I've never picked any up. I love how you stuffed these...they look delicious! Also, I really hope you guys get some rain out there. It's been on the national news for a while. 🙁 I'll do a rain dance for you today...does that help??

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      September 01, 2015 at 4:58 am

      I think your rain dance worked...we had a good rain. Could still use a lot more though! Keep dancing!!!

      Reply
  7. Laura ~ RYG says

    August 31, 2015 at 5:03 am

    Hi Kathy, those squash are new for me where I live. I confess, I'm lazy just roast and eat. I love your stuffed squash and when I can get my hands on a few, I will be trying this! So cheesy. Comfort food in squashy form. Love it. Sorry about those fires! Crazy. It's been very rainy here. But hot. High 80's, for Buffalo, NY. Insane! Humid. So weird! School starts the day after labor day for us as well. Indoor recess sounds great all day! My husband is the gym teacher so the principal a lot of time asks for favors in emergency situations like creating games and breaking up all fights at school, ha.

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      August 31, 2015 at 5:38 am

      So many squash...so little time to try them all!

      Reply
  8. Kennedy Cole says

    August 31, 2015 at 4:19 am

    5 stars
    Those squashes are so adorable! I can't wait to get my hands on some of them. Maybe next Summer. But this dish looks like the perfectly cheesy way to celebrate whats left of Summer! Thanks for sharing! 😀

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      August 31, 2015 at 4:51 am

      I love the cheesiness.

      Reply
  9. Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says

    August 31, 2015 at 2:15 am

    Patty pans look so adorable and yummy! I hope that you get a nice rain today. 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      August 31, 2015 at 4:51 am

      We did get some rain! The temps cooled down. It was a perfect baking day!

      Reply
  10. Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says

    August 29, 2015 at 7:17 am

    I've always seen those little pattypans in the grocery and have never known what to do with them. Now I do! And I really, really hope you get a nice long steady rain today. That must be terrifying to be so close to all that fire.

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      August 31, 2015 at 4:50 am

      We had a nice, long steady rain! Yahoo!!!

      Reply
  11. Suzi says

    August 29, 2015 at 6:06 am

    Patty pans are so pretty! Praying for better weather and conditions so those fires will die out.

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      August 29, 2015 at 6:13 am

      Thanks, Suzi! Me too!!!

      Reply
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