Deluxe Acorn Squash Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time30 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In50 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings6
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Acorn squash1 Large
 Ground pork1/4 pound
 1 large apple, peeled, cored, and chopped
 Brown sugar1 Tablespoon
 Ground nutmeg1/4 Teaspoon
 Ground cinnamon1/4 Teaspoon
 Salt1/2 Teaspoon
 Butter or margarine

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Preheat oven at 350°.
2) Cut squash in half and discard the seeds.

MAKING
3) In a saucepan, bring water to boil.
4) Add squash halves to cook in boiling water for 10 minutes by placing the lid on top.
5) Scoop out the soft pulp from the squash shells and place aside.
6) In a skillet, add pork to cook until brown.
7) Add apple and pulp to the skillet.
8) Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes by frequent stirring.
9) Add sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt to combine all together.
10) Fill the empty squash shells with this mixture.
11) Place butter on top.
12) Use a shallow pan to place the stuffed shells.
13) Place the pan inside oven and bake for 30 minutes.

SERVING
14) Serve hot.
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