Stuffed Acorn Squash

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Very easy acorn squash with stuffing, that even the kids like, when you want to do something with it besides just butter and brown sugar!

Submitted by Weavre
Updated on September 13, 2023
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings
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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

Directions

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

  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.

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

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

746 Calories
48g Fat
75g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 746
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 48g 61%
Saturated Fat 19g 96%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 1844mg 80%
Total Carbohydrate 75g 27%
Dietary Fiber 6g 22%
Total Sugars 26g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 138mg 11%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 652mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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