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

Stuffed acorn squash is a warm and comforting dish that is perfect for the fall and winter seasons. This recipe takes a humble and overlooked vegetable and turns it into a delicious and satisfying meal. The combination of sweet and savory flavors, along with the tender and creamy texture of the squash, makes this dish a real crowd-pleaser.

Acorn squash is a winter squash that is readily available during the colder months. It has a tough, dark green skin and a sweet, nutty flavor that ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 acorn squash, halved and seeded
  • 4 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 4 tablespoons brown sugar, divided
  • 2 cups dry bread stuffing mix, divided
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth, divided
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • garlic powder to taste
  • onion powder to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place squash, face up, in a shallow baking dish. In each half place 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 cup stuffing mix, 3/4 cup chicken broth, salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Wrap each half tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until squash is very tender.
  • Nutrition

    746 cal.

    • Total Fat: 48g
    • Saturated Fat: 19g
    • Cholesterol: 65mg
    • Sodium: 1844mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 75g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 26g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 138mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 652mg