Stuffed Pattypan Squash (Golden Squash)

Craving a scrumptious way to savor pattypan squash? This stuffed pattypan squash recipe is rich, cheesy, and expertly roasted. An essential for any aficionado of summer squash!

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Have you ever cooked with pattypan squash? It’s a patty-shaped, golden-yellow squash with scalloped edges. In Australia, it is also known as Golden Scallopini squash. You will often see it during the summer squash and zucchini season.

This stuffed pattypan squash recipe offers a tasty combination of creamy, herby, cheesy filling nestled in a tender, roasted pattypan squash with golden, bubbly Mozzarella topping. It’s light yet satisfying and a fantastic way to enjoy vegetables. The textures and flavors meld beautifully, creating little bites that are comforting and super cute!

You’ll love making this recipe because it’s surprisingly easy to prepare, delicious, and perfect for showcasing the unique flavor of summer squash like pattypan.

Bite-sized pattypans are perfect to serve as a vegetarian appetizer or finger food but I also love them as a side dish or a snack, and they are great to go into a lunchbox. Check out more summer squash recipes here.👩‍🍳

What You’ll Need

Here is what you’ll need for stuffed pattypan squash with chive cream cheese. Find the full measurements in the recipe card below.

• Pattypan squash – also known as golden squash, these little yellow squashes come in different sizes. You don’t want super large pattypans as this is meant to be finger food so go for cute medium pattypans, not too small as you want to cut them in half and scoop out some flesh. You need to be able to stuff them with cheese.
• Chive & Onion Cream cheese – this is a ready-made cheese (like this) you can usually get from a supermarket, it saves time; there are different versions: chive and onions, garlic and herb, and so on. If you don’t have ready-made chive and onion cream cheese, you can use something similar like Boursin Garlic & Herb Cheese. Otherwise, get regular cream cheese and mix it with chopped chives and finely diced shallots, or add some garlic powder and season with salt and pepper to taste.

How To Make Stuffed Pattypan Squash

Find the full recipe and nutritional information below. Here are some handy step-by-step photos.

• Preheat: Set your oven to 200°C (392°F).
• Prepare Squash: Wash, dry, and trim the squash so they sit flat. Halve and scoop out the centers, leaving enough flesh to hold the filling.
• Season: Brush the backs with olive oil. Sprinkle insides with salt and pepper.

• Fill: (If making your own filling) Mix cream cheese with chopped chives, garlic powder, and a bit of salt. Spoon the cream cheese mixture into each squash half (about 1 teaspoon). Press firmly. Top with Mozzarella.
• Bake: Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
• Serve: Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or cold!

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Recipe Tips

• Variations: Add herbs like thyme or rosemary for a Mediterranean flavor. Top with breadcrumbs for a crunchy finish.
• Filling: Experiment with different cheeses like feta or Gruyère for unique twists.
• Make ahead: You can prepare and stuff the pattypan ahead of time and store in the refrigerator for a couple of days; then bring to room temperature and roast when you’re ready to serve.
• You can easily adapt the stuffed pattypan squash recipe for a larger batch (e.g. for a big gathering).

Serving Suggestions

Cute and little stuffed pattypan squash halves are bite-sized which makes them perfect for serving as an appetizer or finger food. They are also great as a side dish or as a light main course with a fresh salad.