How to Make Cheesy Acorn Squash - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and satisfying way to enjoy acorn squash? Look no further than this Cheesy Acorn Squash recipe. With its creamy and rich texture, combined with the savory and gooey goodness of melted cheese, this dish is sure to become a new favorite in your recipe collection.

Acorn squash is a versatile and nutritious vegetable that is packed with vitamins and fiber. When roasted, its natural sweetness becomes even more pronounced, making it the perfect canvas for a variety o...

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Ingredients

  • 1 acorn squash, halved and seeded
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chopped parsley
  • ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place squash cut side down in a glass dish. Cook in microwave for 20 minutes on high, until almost tender.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and add celery and onion; saute until transparent. Stir in mushrooms; cook 2 to 3 minutes more. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and parsley. Divide mixture in half, spoon into the squash and cover.
  • Cook 15 minutes in the preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven. Uncover, sprinkle with cheese and put back in the oven until the cheese bubbles.
  • Nutrition

    414 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 76mg
    • Sodium: 504mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 28mg
    • Calcium: 329mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 1196mg