Stewed Yellow Summer Squash

Yellow crookneck squash is stewed until tender, picking up delicious flavor from sweet Vidalia® onions and salty bacon lardons.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 148 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 2 slices bacon
• 4 small crookneck (yellow) squash
• 1 cup water, or as needed to cover
• 0.25 cup chopped Vidalia® onion

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cut bacon into 1/4-inch thick strips (lardons). Slice squash and set aside.

Step 2

Cook bacon lardons in a saucepan over medium heat until crispy, 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 3

Add squash, onion, sugar, salt, and pepper to the bacon and bacon grease. Add enough water to cover and cook over medium-low heat for 45 minutes. Much of the water will evaporate; add more if needed.