Acorn Squash with Leftover Stuffing

Name: Acorn Squash with Leftover Stuffing
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 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

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.

Ingredients

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

Directions

Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place cut side down in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; add 1/2 in. of hot water. Bake, uncovered, at 400° until tender, about 30 minutes.
When 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 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

1 each: 240 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 680mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 6g protein.

Originally published as Stuffed Acorn Squash in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2006

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KuriCollegeChef

Nov 7, 2012

I made it with cranberry stuffing and tossed some red quinoa into it as well! Heavenly! Awesome vegetarian recipe
murrworm88

Oct 23, 2010

Fabulous use of acorn squash. Delicious with the stuffing! Loved it! I too used beef broth (all I had on hand)
Papa H

Oct 10, 2009

I used pork flavored stuffing and beef stock (instead of boullion) as a side for cajun fried pork chops. Awesome side dish.