tomatoes stuffed w/squash (sallye)
An elegant looking side dish that is actually quite easy to make. Bonus: It tastes as good as it looks.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
40 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
8-10 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 8-10 large ripe tomatoes, deseeded and deveined
- 5 pounds yellow crookneck squash, sliced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup water
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened and diced
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup buttered bread crumbs
How To Make tomatoes stuffed w/squash (sallye)
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Step 1Hollow out tomatoes (deseed and devein) and place upright in a pyrex baking dish approximately 9" x 13" Preheat oven to 350º
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Step 2Combine squash, onion, sugar, salt, pepper and water in a large heavy covered saucepan and cook just until tender (about 5-10 minutes) Do not overcook Drain, reserving liquid for use later. Mash well and drain again
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Step 3Cream the cheese with a little of the reserved liquid until cheese is consistency of whipped cream Set aside
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Step 4Add olive oil to squash and stir until well blended Add cream cheese mixture to squash and blend lightly with a fork
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Step 5Spoon mixture into hollowed out tomatoes, tamping down with spoon to make sure tomato is completely filled Cover each tomato with buttered bread crumbs
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Step 6Bake in 350º oven for approximately 30 minutes or until bubbly and lightly browned
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Category:
Vegetables
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#Healthy
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Culture:
American
Method:
Stove Top
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