ACORN SQUASH PUREE

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"I created this recipe to have a healthy alternative to go along with our Thanksgiving meal. It's been a favorite that everyone loves." Ann Hennessy - Burnsville, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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4 medium acorn squash
8 ounces fat-free cream cheese, cubed
1/2 cup fat-free milk
2 tablespoons reduced-fat butter, melted
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
2 tablespoons minced chives
2 teaspoons dried basil
3 tablespoons chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; add 1/2 in. of hot water. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35 minutes. Drain water from pan; turn squash cut side up. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until tender. Cool slightly., Carefully scoop out squash; add to food processor. Add the cream cheese, milk, butter, onion, chives and basil; cover and process until blended. , Transfer to a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with pecans. Cover and bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Brenda Erazo
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This puree is a great side dish for any fall meal. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Z.M Creation
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the puree is delicious. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


Wijayarathna 123
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This puree is a great way to use up leftover squash. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Oliver Piranok
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I've never made acorn squash puree before, but this recipe made it easy. It turned out great and I'll definitely be making it again.


Alexis Wright
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This puree is a great side dish for any fall meal. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Information Wilson
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the puree is delicious. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


Thembi Motshidisi
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This puree is a great way to use up leftover squash. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Nikkii gerald
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I made this puree for my Thanksgiving dinner and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Mamon Raj
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This puree is a great side dish for any fall meal. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Asad Jhamat
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I've never made acorn squash puree before, but this recipe made it easy. It turned out great and I'll definitely be making it again.


Kirssy Chambers
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This puree was a great way to use up some leftover acorn squash. It was easy to make and tasted great.


Mariam Kamal
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I love this recipe! The acorn squash puree is so smooth and delicious. I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


lalkhan buriro
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This acorn squash puree was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! It was creamy, flavorful, and so easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.