Stuffed Patty Pan Squash

Photo: flickr user SanFranAnnie

Ingredients

6 med. patty pan squash

2 eggs, beaten

1 (7 oz.) can whole kernel corn, drained

1 (2 oz.) jar pimento, drained

Cherry tomatoes

Fresh parsley sprigs

1 tablespoon chopped green onions

1 teaspoon seasoned salt

1/4 teaspoon white pepper

1/2 cup (2 oz.) shredded sharp process American cheese

Preparation

Wash squash. Drop in boiling salted water; reduce heat and cook covered, 15 minutes or until tender, but firm. Drain and allow to cool.

Place squash, flat side down, on a smooth surface; scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4 inch shell. Chop pulp.

Combine pulp, corn, pimento, green onions, salt and pepper; mix well. Spoon stuffing into shells. Place squash in a shallow baking pan, put enough water to cover bottom of pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Remove from oven, sprinkle cheese over squash. Bake 5 minutes or until cheese melts. garnish platter with tomatoes and parsley.