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Cream Cheese Basil Summer Squash

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"Young tender summer squash, yellow crookneck or yellow pattypan, microwave recipe, quick, absolutely delicious! Vegetable haters, will love it."
Cream Cheese Basil Summer Squash Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 40 times with an average star rating of 4.0
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  25 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 yellow squash, cubed
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
  • salt to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a glass serving dish, combine the squash pieces and garlic. Season with salt, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave for 5 to 8 minutes on high, or until tender. Stir after every 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. Sprinkle the cream cheese over the top, and return to the microwave, uncovered for about 1 minute, or until the cheese is melted. Stir until the cheese is smooth and blended into the squash. Let set for a minute or two before serving.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.95 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2003 by DCOX101 
I knew from looking at the ingredients this had the potential for a great recipe. I was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.95 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2003 by JKK5 
Yummy! I changed it a little...I drained the water from the squash after cooking it, then I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.95 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2006 by jlclore 
This recipe is awesome if you want a quick, satisfying side dish or an easy dish to serve at a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.95 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2007 by Dianemwj 
This was an excellent recipe. I used 4 cloves of garlic (we really love garlic in this house)... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.95 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2006 by Shelby H. 
This recipe was wonderful! However, I sauteed the onion and garlic in a skillet, added the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.95 star rating.
Reviewed on May 28, 2004 by BN61079 
Awesome recipe! I couldn't stop eating it! I pan fried the squash and there was no liquid to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.95 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2003 by KFUERST 
I love recipes that don't require measuring. You can easily tailor this recipe to whatever you... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.95 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2007 by Paula B. 
Nice change of pace for my low-carb diet. I will make it again! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.95 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2005 by IFTHECROWNFITS 
This was very good! The only thing I do differently: I make it for one serving. I take two... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.95 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2004 by SURRENDERDOROTHY 
I buy a lot of yellow squash in an attempt to eat healthier and it always sits unused. This... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Cream Cheese Basil Summer Squash

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 227

  • Total Fat: 19.9g
  • Cholesterol: 62mg
  • Sodium: 169mg
  • Total Carbs: 8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3.1g
  • Protein: 5.8g

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