Mallow-Pecan Acorn Squash Recipe

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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.

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Mallow-Pecan Acorn Squash Recipe

Prep: 10 min. Bake: 1 hour

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 331 calories, 15 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 23 mg cholesterol, 170 mg sodium, 52 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Mallow-Pecan Acorn Squash in Country Extra November 2001, p51

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Reviewed on Dec. 05, 2010 by Prysmangel

I have never been a big fan of squash.....until now! My husband loves it, and asked me to make some. So I ran across this recipe, and thought I would give it a try. It is AMAZING!!! I love it, and actually crave it! Husband said it is the best he has ever had. It is easy, and delicious. Thank you for sharing this recipe!