ACORN SQUASH WITH LEFTOVER STUFFING

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Our Test Kitchen offer up this unique way to present leftover stuffing. Serve this squash as a hearty side dish or as a meatless entree.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 small acorn squash
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
2 tablespoons boiling water
2 cups cooked stuffing
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, optional
1 teaspoon paprika
Chopped fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place cut side down in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; add 1/2 in. hot water. Bake, uncovered, at 400° until tender, about 30 minutes. , When squash is cool enough to handle, scoop out flesh, leaving a 1/4-in. shell (flesh will measure about 3 cups). Drain water from pan; place squash shells cut side up in pan and set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the flesh, egg, salt and pepper. Dissolve bouillon in boiling water; add to squash mixture. Add stuffing; spoon into squash shells. If desired, top with cheese. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 400° until heated through, 20-25 minutes. If desired, top with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 680mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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