Ingredients
4 medium yellow summer squash or zucchini (about 6 inches)1 small onion, finely chopped2 tablespoons butter1 cup cubed fully cooked ham1/2 cup dry bread crumbs1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided1 egg, beaten1 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon pepper
Preparation
Cut squash in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp, leaving a 3/8-in. shell. Chop pulp and set aside.
In a large saucepan, cook shells in boiling water for 4-5 minutes. Drain and set aside. In another saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender; remove from the heat. Add ham, bread crumbs, cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, egg, paprika, pepper and squash pulp; mix well.
Spoon into shells. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake at 425° for 12-15 minutes or until heated through.
