Stuffed Acorn Squash

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Servings: 2
Yield: 2 servings

Description

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

Ingredients

1 acorn squash, halved and seeded
4 tablespoons butter, divided
4 tablespoons brown sugar, divided
2 cups dry bread stuffing mix, divided
1 1/2 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.