TWICE-BAKED ACORN SQUASH

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Once you taste Holly Ogilvie's scrumptious side dish, you'll want to double your garden space for squash! "Acorn is my favorite kind of winter squash," she says from Lino Lakes, Minnesota. "It's so versatile-I use it in all kinds of recipes. And the hollowed-out shells make such pretty serving bowls."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium acorn squash (1-1/2 pounds each)
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
10 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash to 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash upside down on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. , Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until tender. Scoop out squash, leaving a 1/4-in. shell., In a large bowl, combine the squash pulp, spinach, bacon, 6 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, green onion, butter, salt and cayenne. , Spoon into shells. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and top is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 579mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Amir Afridi
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the sweet and savory flavor of the squash. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Abishek Chy
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This was the first time I'd ever made twice-baked acorn squash, and it was a success! The recipe was easy to follow and the squash turned out beautifully. I will definitely be making this again.


hami nepali
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I've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out great. It's a delicious and easy way to enjoy acorn squash.


Husna's creation
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This recipe was easy to follow and the squash turned out perfectly. The filling was creamy and cheesy, and the squash was tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Mersimoy Jafar
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I'm not a big fan of acorn squash, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The squash was tender and flavorful, and the filling was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


Mubashir Shahzad
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover squash. I had some acorn squash that was starting to go bad, so I decided to try this recipe. The squash was delicious and the filling was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


Herman Lovall
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the sweet and savory flavor of the squash. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


George Tester
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This was my first time making twice-baked acorn squash, and it was a success! The recipe was easy to follow and the squash turned out beautifully. I will definitely be making this again.


Jerry Sparkman
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I've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out great. It's a delicious and easy way to enjoy acorn squash.


Asford Quaicoe
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This twice-baked acorn squash recipe was a hit with my family! The squash was perfectly tender and flavorful, and the filling was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.