Grilled Bacon Stuffed Summer Squash Recipes

CHEESY STUFFED SUMMER SQUASH

Steps:

• Boil the squash 10 minutes until softened.
• When cooled enough to handle, remove the stems and cut in half lengthwise.
• Remove the pulp.
• Cook the bacon until crisp.
• Saute the onion in 2T bacon drippings.
• Add crumbled bacon, breadcrumbs and squash pulp.
• Fill the squash shells.
• Top each shell with cheese.
• Broil until melted.
• Sprinkle with paprika.

GRANDMA'S STUFFED YELLOW SQUASH

Steps:

• Place squash in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil; cover and cook for 7-9 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. , When cool enough to handle, cut squash in half lengthwise; scoop out and reserve pulp, leaving a 3/8-in. shell. Invert shells on paper towel., In a small bowl, combine the egg substitute, onion, salt and pepper. Stir in toasted bread cubes and squash pulp. Spoon into squash shells. , Place in an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 375° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until lightly browned.

GRILLED YELLOW SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the grill for medium heat.
• Cut the squash horizontally into 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch thick slices so that you have nice long strips that won't fall through the grill.
• Heat olive oil in a small pan, and add garlic cloves. Cook over medium heat until the garlic starts to sizzle and become fragrant. Brush the slices of squash with the garlic oil, and season with salt and pepper.
• Grill squash slices for 5 to 10 minutes per side, until they reach the desired tenderness. Brush with additional garlic oil, and turn occasionally to prevent sticking or burning.

STUFFED SUMMER SQUASH

Steps:

• Wash and cut off ends of squash. Split down the middle lengthwise. Core out centers with a small scoop or spoon and set aside. Place split squash in a buttered casserole dish (or sprayed with nonstick spray). Mash up pulp from squash with a fork or chopper.
• Melt 2 tbs. butter in a skillet; saute the squash pulp, garlic, onion, green pepper, basil, 1/4 cup of the green onions, salt and pepper until tender; add more butter or olive oil if needed. Add the corn. Add to the mixture enough bread crumbs to thicken the mixture; add parmesan cheese.
• Drizzle some bacon drippings over split squash in baking dish. Add sauted mixture to center of each squash. Drizzle with the remaining 2 tbs. melted butter. Pour the chopped, stewed tomatoes over squash. Sprinkle the squash with the brown sugar. Add crumbled bacon and remaining green onions.
• Bake in 350 degree oven approximately 45 minutes or until squash is tender. Serves 6.

GRILLED & STUFFED SQUASH

Steps:

• 1. Slice the ends off the squash and cut them down the center lengthwise so there are two halves. Scoop out the seeds, making a well for the stuffing ingredients.
• 2. Cut up and mix together all the remaining ingredients (excluding the butter) in a bowl and salt & pepper the mixture to taste.
• 3. Place the squash on a large piece of aluminum foil and fill the center of each squash half with the mixture, then dot each one with butter. Sprinkle herbs and a bit of salt & pepper over the top of squash and cover loosely with foil (so the cheese doesn't stick to the foil).
• 4. Place the stuffed squash on the grill for around 20-30 minutes. You want the squash to be cooked well and the cheese & butter melted. Serve and enjoy!

GRILLED DIJON SUMMER SQUASH

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, oregano, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. Place the vegetables in a shallow baking dish. Add marinade and toss to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes. Drain and discard marinade. , Arrange vegetables on a vegetable grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 10-12 minutes or until tender.

SAVORY SUMMER SQUASH WITH BACON

Steps:

• Place 2 paper towels on a microwave-safe plate; add bacon and top with another paper towel. Cook in microwave on high until some grease is absorbed, about 30 seconds.
• Transfer bacon to a deep skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until crisp, 5 to 10 minutes. Lower heat to medium; stir garlic into bacon and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add onion; cook and stir until onion is slightly translucent and still firm, about 5 minutes.
• Mix squash into onion-bacon mixture; cook and stir until squash is slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add artichoke hearts; cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Add capers and rosemary; cover skillet and cook, stirring often, until squash is softened but firm to the bite, about 5 more minutes. Season with salt and white pepper.

GRILLED BACON-STUFFED SUMMER SQUASH

Steps:

• Coat grill rack with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat grill to medium direct heat. Meanwhile, cut squash lengthwise into halves. With spoon, scoop out pulp, leaving at least 1/2 inch shell; set aside. Coarsely chop pulp. Cook bacon in medium skillet over medium heat until browned. Add onion and celery; cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir in squash pulp; cook and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; set aside.
• Stir in bread crumbs, cheese, and thyme. Spoon filling evenly into squash shells; pressing lightly. Place on grill. Grill covered, 7 to 11 minutes or until squash is tender and filling is hot.