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Squash Con Queso—Velveeta Cheese Makes this Extra Smooth.

Cooks' Note

A uniquely American food, summer crookneck squash is believed to be the first food cultivated in America.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 6 to 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
6 yellow summer squash, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
1 medium yellow onion
1 cup coarsely grated Velveeta cheese
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Chopped fresh chives or parsley, to garnish (optional)

Preparation

  1. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and heat for 30 seconds. Add the squash and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the squash is crisp tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the cheese and cook, stirring constantly, until it has melted slightly, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, season with salt and pepper, and garnish with chopped chives or parsley, if desired.

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