It is that season… Squash season! 

This is a recipe I tried back when I was in high school. I couldn’t find the original recipe so I made it up to the best I could remember.

And this is what I came up with.

Stuffed Squash 

Ingredients:

3-4 medium squash*
1 green pepper
1 red pepper
1 tomato (medium size)
2 C. cheese
1/4 of an onion
1 garlic clove
1 lb. hamburger (grass fed is best)
1 tsp. basil 
1/2 tsp. oregano 
1 tsp. garlic powder
Dash of crushed red pepper, and coriander
sea salt and pepper to taste (Where to buy sea salt)

*Any squash will do. Zucchini goes really well with this.

-I know in the pictures it only shows two squash. I had left overs in the mixture but, I didn’t want to make a whole lot for just two people.-

Utensils needed:

Large Cooking Pot           Frying Pan
Cutting Board                   Baking Pan
Knife                                   Spoon
Cheese Grater                   Measuring Cups/Spoons

Directions:

1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2 Place the squash into the pot and fill it with water until it covers the squash. When it begins to boil set timer for 7-10 minutes to allow the squash to soften.

3 While that is taking place, chop up the vegetables and grate the cheese.

I used fresh Basil and Oregano from my herb garden. LOVE it.

4 Then start browning the hamburger.

5 The squash should be done by now and it can be set aside to cool off so you won’t burn your hands off trying to touch it later on.

6  When the hamburger is almost done cooking, add the green pepper, red pepper, onion, garlic, and seasonings. Cook until just tender. (salt and pepper to taste)

If you want to get crazy and add other seasonings, go for it.

7 When the hamburger/veggie mixture is done cooking set aside to allow some cool time. You can add the tomato and cheese at this time.

8 Now back to the squash. Cut about an inch off the bottom.

You could save the seeds and feed them to your chickens or blend it up and use it as baby food.

10 Stuff the mixture into the squash

11 Place the stuffed squash into a greased baking pan and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is melted

12 Enjoy!! 

We have certainly been enjoying all the fresh produce and I hope this helps you make a yummy use of it too.