
Wanna add some protein and extra flavor to the stuffed squash filling? Try adding cooked Italian sausage, chorizo, crumbled tofu, or bacon. Wanna add some nuts? Patty pan squash would also be delicious with pepita seeds, pecans, pine nuts or whatever seeds or nuts you got and love. Wanna add some cheese? Knock it out - Parmesan cheese or Feta cheese would taste fantastic. Leaving the plastic bag or container open promotes air circulation. I place them in an open ziploc (or the plastic bag from the grocery store) with a paper towel to absorb any excess moisture. They store like zucchini and are prone to molding and decay fast. Store unwashed patty pan squash in the refrigerator for up ~ 4-5 days. Cook them or leave them whole or gut 'em and stuff 'em like in this recipe. Instead, dice the squash seeds/pulp and pan fry the squash innards with the onions and other veggies.ĭon't want to stuff 'em? Slice off the tough ends of the patty pan and then dice these babies up any way you see fit (no need to peel!). Instructions Mix dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Have extra time and wanna bring your knife skills game up? Don't throw away the seeds or pulp. 1 Container of your favorite frosting - I recommend Betty Crocker Milk Chocolate. Add squash and garlic season with lemon pepper. Add onion and sauté until tender and translucent, about 3 minutes. Conversely, smaller patty's do well chunked up and cooked and usually are more difficult to stuff. Directions Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until foaming, 1 to 2 minutes. They may be a little tougher in the middle but that part is hollowed out anyway. Large patty pan squash are great for stuffing. They are saucer like (yay -UFO squash!) and have scalloped edges. Patty-pan squash range in color from white to yellow.

The stems do not need to be cooked, and you can either toss into your compost pile or keep. These squash taste mild like zucchini and like zucchini, they do not need to be peeled before eating. Cut off the lids of your squash- the stem ends- and set aside.
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Patty pan squash are a variety of summer squash and like most summer squash (potentially all), the soft skin and seeds are edible. These 'lil seasonal local patty pan squash are fun, adorable, tasty, and very stuffable.
