Stuffed Butternut Squash Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time3 Hr 0 Min
Ready In3 Hr 20 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings6
CuisineCourse
MethodVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Butternut squash3
 Hot water1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Soft butter3 Tablespoon
 Salt1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Corn syrup1 Tablespoon
 Raisins2 Tablespoon
 Chopped walnuts1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Brown sugar1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Melted butter2 Tablespoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 571 Calories from Fat 156

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 18 g27.2%

Saturated Fat 7.1 g35.6%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 26.9 mg9%

Sodium 120.3 mg5%

Total Carbohydrates 108 g36%

Dietary Fiber 17.1 g68.4%

Sugars 29.4 g

Protein 10 g19.9%

Vitamin A 1693.3% Vitamin C 278%

Calcium 39.5% Iron 33.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Cut squash in half; remove seeds.
Place metal rack or trivet in bottom of slow-cooking pot.
Pour in 1 cup hot water.
Arrange squash on rack.
Cover pot and cook on high 2 to 3 hours or until done.
Remove from pot; scrape out pulp down to the skin.
Add 3 tbs.butter, salt, and corn syrup to pulp and beat until smooth.
Stir in raisins and nuts.
Put filling back into shells; place on broiler pan.
Combine brown sugar with 2 tbs.melted butter.
Drizzle over top of filled squash.
Place under broiler several minutes or until top is slightly crusty.
Makes 6 servings.
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