Stuffed pattypan squash filled with a savory bread stuffing.
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!
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.
Pattypan squash comes in different colors and sizes. Yellow is the most common but we also get light green 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.
Then add stuffing to squash and top with shredded cheese.
Place lid on squash.
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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Stuffed Pattypan Squash
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
Nutrition
Ginger Sznakowski says
Can I roast the squash, freeze and then finish the recipe later?
Kathy says
Hi Ginger, I have not tried this before so I don't know how it would turn out.
Thanks!
karrie @ Tasty Ever After says
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.
Kathy says
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!!!
Kalee @ The Crowded Table says
Those squash are so cute! The recipe looks delicious. 🙂 Those fires sound awful, I'm sending prayers for rain!!!
Kathy says
Thanks, Kalee!
Manali @ CookWithManali says
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!
Kathy says
We can take some of your rain! We did get one day with good steady showers. We could use some more though!
David @ Spiced says
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??
Kathy says
I think your rain dance worked...we had a good rain. Could still use a lot more though! Keep dancing!!!
Laura ~ RYG says
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.
Kathy says
So many squash...so little time to try them all!
Kennedy Cole says
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! 😀
Kathy says
I love the cheesiness.
Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
Patty pans look so adorable and yummy! I hope that you get a nice rain today. 🙂
Kathy says
We did get some rain! The temps cooled down. It was a perfect baking day!
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says
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.
Kathy says
We had a nice, long steady rain! Yahoo!!!
Suzi says
Patty pans are so pretty! Praying for better weather and conditions so those fires will die out.
Kathy says
Thanks, Suzi! Me too!!!