Cheese-Stuffed Pattypans

• 4 pattypan squash (each about 3 inches in diameter)
• 4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 12 cup chopped onion
• 12 cup water
• 1 cup dry herb seasoned stuffing mix
• 4 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Wash squash and slice off tops above scalloped edges; discard.
3. Scoop out seeds from center and discard.
4. Place squash shells in large skillet.
5. Pour 1/4 inch of water into skillet; cover.
6. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium-low.
7. Simmer 5 minutes.
8. Transfer squash, cut side up, to greased 8 x 8-inch baking dish with slotted spoon; set aside.
9. Heat butter in large skillet over medium-high heat until melted and bubbly.
10. Add celery and onion; cook and stir until tender.
11. Add water and stuffing mix.
12. Stir to absorb water.
13. Stir in cheese.
14. Spoon mixture into squash shells.
15. Bake 20-30 minutes until squash is fork-tender and stuffing is lightly browned.
16. Garnish as desired.
17. Serve immediately.

pattypan, butter, celery, onion, water, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cheese-stuffed-pattypans-281239 (may not work)