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Stuffed Acorn Squash

Stuffed Acorn Squash Sides

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Servings: 8

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An unusual winter entrée that can be completed a day ahead and baked just before serving. Since each serving is contained in an individual squash, they are beautiful to look at and a great choice for entertaining on a buffet or holiday table.

Ingredients

  • 4 small (about 16 ounce ea.) acorn or butternut squash
  • 1/2 cup(s) red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup(s) onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 lb. ground turkey
  • 1 Tbsp. dried sage

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Cut off ends of squash to create a flat surface. Cut in half around the middle and scoop out all seeds and fibers. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. 
  3. Put cut-side down in a large baking dish. Add 1/2" of water, cover with foil and bake for about 30 minutes or until you can pierce with a knife. Do not cook until squash is mushy. Remove from pan and put cut-side down on a rack to cool. This can be done the day before.
  4. Add two tablespoons butter to a large sauté pan over medium heat. When bubbling, add bell pepper and onion. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes, or until onions soften. Crumble ground turkey into the pan and sauté 5 to 6 minutes until meat is no longer pink.
  5. Let pan mixture cool then combine in large bowl with all remaining ingredients, except maple syrup and melted butter. Taste for seasoning.
  6. Combine 1/2 cup melted butter and maple syrup in a small bowl.
  7. Fill each squash with 1/2 to 3/4 cup of filling (mound it high). Brush all over with half of melted butter-maple syrup mixture and place, tightly packed, in a large baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
  8. Remove foil. Drizzle squash with remaining butter and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes or until squash flesh pierces easily with a knife tip. (If the squash needs a little more time, cover loosely with foil to keep from over-browning.)

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