Stuffed Acorn Squash

Acorn squash halves are filled with butter, brown sugar, stuffing mix, chicken broth and savory spices, and baked. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 1230 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until squash is very tender.