Bacon-Stuffed Squash

By connieo

Ingredients

• 2 large yellow summer squash or 4 small squash (cut top quarter lengthwise from each of the small squash)
• 4 strips bacon, chopped
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/2 cup seasoned dry breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup finely shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme

Preparation

Step 1

1. Coat grill rack with nonstick cooking spray.

2. Preheat grill to medium direct heat (300*F).

3. Meanwhile, cut squash lengthwise into halves. With spoon, scoop out pulp, leaving at least 1/2-inch shell; set aside.

4. Coarsely chop pulp.

5. Cook bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat until browned. Add onion & celery; cook & stir 2 minutes. Stir in squash pulp; cook & stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; set aside.

6. Stir in breadcrumbs, cheese & thyme.

7. Spoon filling evenly into squash shells, pressing lightly.

8. Place on grill. Grill, covered, 7 to 11 minutes or until squash is tender & filling is hot.