Squash Canoes
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Squash
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   6      slices        bacon
   6                    zucchini squash
   3                    eggs -- slightly beaten
     1/2  cup           heavy cream
     3/4  pound         finely grated swiss cheese -- (3cups)
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
     1/2  teaspoon      nutmeg
     1/8  teaspoon      pepper
     1/4  cup           dry bread crumbs
 

Preparation:

Cook bacon till crisp, drain and crumble. Reserve 2 tablespoons fat. Hollow out squash into a canoe shape. Set aside. Discarding seeds and pith, chop remaining portion and saute in bacon fat for 5 minutes. Preheat oven to 350. Blend beaten eggs with heavy cream. Add cheese, salt, nutmeg, pepper, crumbled bacon and sauteed chopped squash. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon dry bread crumbs into each hollowed out squash. Spoo mixture into each, filling to edges. Place in a shallow baking pan in a 350 degree oven; pour in 1/2" hot water in bottom of pan. Bake for 20 minutes or until set. Garnish with watercress and sliced squash, if desired.