How to make the Best Squash Ever
I used to be a vegetarian and all I ate were salads and vegetables. I was always trying to come up with different ways to change and improve the taste of vegetables I knew were good for me but had a hard time stomaching them in their raw or baked form. I also had to get creative after my son was born because I wanted him to enjoy eating his vegetables. Most households it is a fight to get the kids to eat anything that is good for them especially their vegetables, and I didn’t want that struggle. One of our favorite vegetables to eat is squash. I know you might be thinking “Yuck”, but don’t knock it till you’ve tried it! My son, my husband and all of our friends love this easy recipe. I cannot tell you how many times I have been asked “How do you make your squash?” In order to make the Best Squash Ever, you will need: squash, the smaller the better for the taste and in any quantity. Muenster cheese, I have tried many other cheeses but Muenster seems to be the best. Seasonings: garlic powder, season salt, Italian seasonings and oregano. First, you need to cut the squash into halves, cutting horizontally down the middle. While preparing the squash be sure that your oven is preheating to 450 degrees. It usually takes about an hour to cook the squash on 350 degrees but if you off about 20 minutes. Second, place the squash laying face up on a cookie sheet. No need to spread them out, just side by side is fine. Third, you want to add the seasonings. I always add the season salt first as it seems to be the most important. Through trial and error, the season salt, if left out, changes the entire flavor. Next, add the garlic powder, Italian seasonings and oregano to the faces of the squash. Fourth, put your squash in the oven for 30-40 minutes. Be sure when you pull the squash out that you can easily stick a fork in it. Fifth, remove the squash temporarily while you add the cheese. I usually buy the cheese already cut into squares and rip them down the middle. Be sure the whole face of the squash is covered with cheese for best taste. Sixth, after the cheese has melted, remove the squash from the oven and let cool as it is going to be very hot. My family and I like the squash better when we let the cheese melt until it bubbles and turns brown. It starts to get crispy at this point and for my family, the taste improves. It is a fairly easy recipe and I have had no complaints yet. I have gotten other kids to try this recipe, that don’t like vegetables, and they have all come back for seconds. If you want to incorporate vegetables into your family meals, I absolutely recommend this recipe. Get creative and your whole family will eat their veggies!