Cream Cheese Basil Summer Squash

Young tender summer squash, yellow crookneck or yellow pattypan, microwave recipe, quick, absolutely delicious! Vegetable haters, will love it.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 227 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.