MALLOW-PECAN ACORN SQUASH

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We always grow squash in our garden, and this recipe is one of our favorites ways to cook it. My grandkids like this vegetable dish because of the marshmallows.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium acorn squash, halved and seeded
1/3 cup crushed saltines (about 10 crackers)
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Place squash cut side up in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. In a bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, pecans, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons butter and nutmeg. Spoon into squash. Brush edges of squash with remaining butter. Cover and bake at 400° for 55-60 minutes or until squash is tender. Sprinkle with marshmallows. Bake, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Camila Alexandra
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Overall, this is a good recipe. I would recommend it to others.


Mbali Solomons
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I would have liked the marshmallow pecan topping to be more flavorful.


joel mutebi
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This recipe is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still a good recipe.


JSR Gaming
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great side dish for any occasion.


Scarlett Arviso
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Muhammad Askari
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Shezada Dil ka raja
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ggg Hg
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I'm not a big fan of acorn squash, but this recipe changed my mind. The marshmallow pecan topping is amazing!


GAMER TANVIR
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover acorn squash. I had some leftover from Thanksgiving and this was a delicious way to use it up.


sherkhan ibrahimkhail
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved the sweet and savory flavors. The marshmallow pecan topping was a bit too sweet for my taste, but everyone else loved it.


Black Day
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The acorn squash was perfectly roasted and the marshmallow pecan topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.