Peas in a Boat

Directions

1. 1
   Boil the whole squash until tender, no more than 5 minutes.
2. 2
   Drain and cut the vegetables in half lengthwise.
3. 3
   Scoop out the seeds to make a boat-shaped cavity.
4. 4
   (Leave some of the meat on the squash peel, so that you don't scrape down to the outer skin).
5. 5
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
6. 6
   Combine the peas, butter, salt, pepper, sugar and cream in a blender and puree until soft but not runny.
7. 7
   (Begin with just 2 tablespoons of the cream, and add more only if needed.
8. 8
   ).
9. 9
   Fill the squash cavities with the pea mixture, and place them in a greased baking dish.
10. 10
    Combine the bread crumbs and cheese, sprinkle over the squash.
11. 11
    Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.