Squash Quiche Canoes

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

Creamy squash quiche canoes feature tender squash filled with a cheesy, savory mixture, perfect for brunch or light dinners, appealing to vegetable lovers and cheese enthusiasts.

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Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon
  • 6 yellow squash
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 6 zucchini squash
  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 pound Swiss cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs

Instructions

  1. Cook bacon until crisp, then drain on paper towels and crumble.
  2. Reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon fat.
  3. Hollow out the squash, halving large ones lengthwise if needed.
  4. Discard seeds and pith, chop the remaining flesh, and sauté in bacon fat for 5 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  6. Blend beaten eggs with heavy cream.
  7. Add grated Swiss cheese, salt, pepper, nutmeg, crumbled bacon, and sautéed squash to the egg mixture.
  8. Fill the hollowed squash with the mixture and place in a baking dish.
  9. Sprinkle dry bread crumbs on top.
  10. Bake in preheated oven for about 20 minutes until set and golden.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

656 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 22g 44% DV
Total Fat 40g 51% DV
Carbs 54.4g 20% DV
Fiber 7.4g 27% DV
Sugar 4.3g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10360.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 540.8mg 12% DV
Cholesterol 141.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 198.5mcg 22% DV
Vitamin C 26.2mg 29% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 404.8mg 31% DV
Iron 3.3mg 18% DV
Diet fit High-protein High-fiber
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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