Garden Stuffed Yellow Squash

This is a wonderful dish--it tastes great and makes a nice presentation.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 6  medium  yellow squash
• 1  cup  chopped onion
• 1  cup chopped tomato
• 1⁄2 cup  finely chopped green pepper
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh basil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  dash fresh ground pepper
• 1  cup  shredded cheddar cheese
• 2  tablespoons butter or 2  tablespoons margarine
• 3  slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Directions

1. Wash the squash thoroughly; cover with water and bring to a boil.
2. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 8 to 9 minutes, or until squash is tender but still firm; drain and cool slightly.
3. Cut squash in half lengthwise. Remove and discard seeds, leaving a firm shell.
4. Combine onion, tomato, green pepper, basil, salt, and pepper in a bowl; stir in cheese.
5. Place squash shell in a 13x9-inch baking dish; spoon vegetable mixture into shells. Dot with butter and sprinkle with bacon.
6. Bake uncovered at 400°F for 20 minutes.