The bowls of an acorn squash are filled with butter, brown sugar, stuffing mix, chicken broth and savory spices, and baked. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
INGREDIENTS (for 3 servings):
- 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
PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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.
Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until squash is very tender.