Cheesy Stuffed Squash - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 medium squash
1/2 lb. bacon
1 small chopped onion
paprika
3/4 c. soft bread crumbs
1 c. (4 oz.) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Preparation

Wash squash and boil in salted water for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and cool slightly.
Remove and discard stems.
Cut in half lengthwise and remove pulp and keep shells.
Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp; drain well, reserving 2 tablespoons bacon drippings in skillet.
Crumble bacon and set aside.
Saute onion in bacon drippings until tender; stir in bacon, crumbs and pulp.
Put mixture into shells and top with cheese.
Broil for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with paprika.