Stuffed Danish Squash

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serves/makes:

ready in:
1-2 hrs

ingredients

2 small Danish squash, halved and seeds removed
1/4 cup celery, chopped
2 tablespoons onion, chopped
2 tablespoons green bell pepper, chopped
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup cooked ham, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted

directions

Place squash, cut side down, in shallow baking pan. Bake in 350 degrees F oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until squash is done.

Meanwhile, cook celery, onion and green pepper in the 4 tablespoons butter, just until tender.

Scoop out pulp of cooked squash, being careful not to break shells. Mash squash; fold in cooked vegetable mixture, ham, salt and 3/4 cup of the crumbs. Return squash mixture to shells.

Combine remaining crumbs and the remaining butter; sprinkle around edge of squash. Bake 10 minutes more or until heated through.