Stuffed Squash Blossoms

By Micki Brown

Serves 2

 

Yields1 Serving
 8 squash blossoms
 4 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into 4 slices, and those slices cut into halves (I used fresh mozzarella, but any mozzarella will work)
 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
 ½ tsp Italian seasoning
 8 basil leaves
 Sea salt and black pepper to taste
1

Sprinkle the Italian seasoning over the slices of mozzarella cheese, then place a basil leaf on each slice.

2

Open each squash blossom and place one piece of seasoned cheese into each squash blossom, then fold in the petals to hold the cheese inside.

3

Heat the olive oil over medium heat, then pan fry the blossoms until the blossoms are wilted and slightly browned – about 30-45 seconds per side.

4

Season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

Note: When I told my husband we were having squash blossoms with dinner, he didn’t seem convinced that this was a good idea – he had never heard of eating squash blossoms. After dinner he commented that they were VERY tasty!

Ingredients

 8 squash blossoms
 4 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into 4 slices, and those slices cut into halves (I used fresh mozzarella, but any mozzarella will work)
 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
 ½ tsp Italian seasoning
 8 basil leaves
 Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

1

Sprinkle the Italian seasoning over the slices of mozzarella cheese, then place a basil leaf on each slice.

2

Open each squash blossom and place one piece of seasoned cheese into each squash blossom, then fold in the petals to hold the cheese inside.

3

Heat the olive oil over medium heat, then pan fry the blossoms until the blossoms are wilted and slightly browned – about 30-45 seconds per side.

4

Season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

Note: When I told my husband we were having squash blossoms with dinner, he didn’t seem convinced that this was a good idea – he had never heard of eating squash blossoms. After dinner he commented that they were VERY tasty!

Notes

Stuffed Squash Blossoms