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Creamy, comforting, and satisfying. You might not think that a bowl of summer squash could be all those things on a cold winter night, but wait til you try this.
I originally developed this as a low-carb alternative to grits or creamed corn, but I find myself craving it for its own sake. It makes a great side dish with roasted meats instead of the usual starches and it’s gluten-free too.
Try it next time you want something warming and comforting, yet a bit out of the ordinary.
Here’s a photo of the Creamy Chive Yellow Squash below.
Ingredients:
2-1/2 pounds yellow squash
1 cup milk
2 Tbsp butter
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp white pepper (or to taste)
pinch of garlic powder
2 oz cream cheese
1 tsp dried chives
1/4 tsp sugar or sweetener (or to taste), optional
PREPARATION:
Wash and trim the squash, and cut them into chunks. Using a food processor, chop the squash pieces into a small mince, leaving a good amount of texture (this is best done in batches.)
Taking a handful at a time, squeeze the excess water out of the minced squash.
Place the drained squash in a medium saucepan, add the milk, butter, salt, pepper, and garlic powder, and heat until just boiling. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for about 15 - 20 minutes until squash is tender. Add the cream cheese, chives, and sugar. Blend thoroughly and adjust seasonings. Heat through and serve.
Enjoy!
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February 4th, 2009 at 1:18 am
Wow, just looking at the picture feels comforting, now imagine eating it! thanks for the recipe, ill definitely have to try it out.