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Four stuffed yellow squash halves topped with melted cheese, breadcrumbs, and chopped herbs are arranged on a white rectangular plate.

Stuffed Yellow Squash Recipe

Fresh squash with a cheesy filling and buttery crumb topping. Serve as a side dish or light main.
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Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Keyword: squash, summer, vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 126kcal
Author: Holly Gray

Ingredients

  • 2 large yellow squash halved
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/4 cup green bell pepper seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon red onion finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoons butter melted
  • 2/3 cup Colby-Jack cheese shredded and divided
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the pulp, leaving about 1/4 inch of squash around the edges. Place the squash halves on the baking sheet. Chop the scooped pulp into small pieces.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped squash pulp, bell pepper, and onion. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring often, until softened. Add garlic, cumin, and salt; cook for 30 seconds more. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the panko breadcrumbs, remaining 1 tablespoon melted butter, and 1/3 cup of cheese. Set aside.
  • Stir the remaining 1/3 cup cheese into the cooled vegetable mixture. Spoon the filling into the squash shells and top with the breadcrumb mixture.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, until the topping is lightly browned.
  • Sprinkle with cilantro and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 244mg | Potassium: 328mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 470IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 185mg | Iron: 1mg
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