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Southern Stewed Squash and Onions: A Cozy Pressure Cooker Fix

Southern stewed squash and onions cooked to tender perfection in a pressure cooker, topped with crispy bacon bits for a comforting side dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 137 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Pressure cooker
  • 1 Large skillet
  • 1 Knife

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 4 Yellow squash about 2 pounds
  • 1 Sweet Vidalia onion sliced
  • 6 slices Bacon crispy
  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • ¼ cup Warm water
  • 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon chicken paste
  • ¼ teaspoon Sugar
  • Salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Slice your yellow squash and Vidalia onion into thin rounds for uniform cooking.
  • Cook bacon until crispy, set aside, and reserve drippings.
  • Sauté squash and onions in bacon drippings until they start to soften.
  • Add butter, warm water, chicken paste, sugar, salt, and pepper; stir well.
  • Transfer mixture to pressure cooker, secure lid and cook for 3 minutes on low pressure.
  • Release pressure, top with crumbled bacon, and serve.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days, or freeze for longer storage.