MICROWAVE ACORN SQUASH

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Acorn squash is my favorite fall vegetable-and it goes to great use in this quick-and-easy side dish.-Rita McPherson, Nashua, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 medium acorn squash
2/3 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers
1/3 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Place squash on a microwave-safe plate, microwave on high for 3-4 minutes. Cut in half; remove seeds and strings. Cut a thin slice from bottom of squash with a sharp knife to allow it to sit flat. Place squash, cut side down on in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave for 4-1/2 minutes. , Meanwhile, combine the crackers, butter, brown sugar and nutmeg. Turn squash over; fill with cracker mixture. Microwave for 1-2 minutes or until squash is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 289mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Michael Ells
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious side dish. I'll definitely be making it again.


Potato Sama
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I love how quick and easy this recipe is. I can have a delicious acorn squash dish on the table in no time.


Tahsin Rafi
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The acorn squash was perfectly cooked and the flavors were amazing.


Dinesh Das
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook acorn squash, and this recipe didn't disappoint. It was so easy and the squash was so tender and flavorful.


Arif Zaman
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover acorn squash. I added a bit of brown sugar and cinnamon to the butter and it was delicious.


Evon Henson
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5/5 stars! This is my new go-to recipe for acorn squash.


Alexandra uwuxowo
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I'm not a huge fan of acorn squash, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so good!


Nate Castronovo
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Great recipe! The squash was cooked evenly and had a wonderful flavor.


Namik gjurra
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I've never cooked acorn squash before, but this recipe made it a breeze. It was so delicious and healthy.


FlaminCat_Anime
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This recipe was so easy to follow and the acorn squash turned out perfectly! I loved the sweet and nutty flavor.


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