Spiced Squash Rings

Name: Spiced Squash Rings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Ingredients: 2 medium acorn squash; 2 large eggs; 1/4 cup 2% milk; 1/2 cup cornmeal; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/3 cup butter, melted

If you're tired of traditional sweet potatoes, this side dish is a tasty alternative. The cornmeal gives it a pleasant texture, and there's a nice balance between sweetness and spice.

Ingredients

2 medium acorn squash
2 large eggs
1/4 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/3 cup butter, melted

Directions

Wash squash. Cut into 1/2-in rings; remove and discard seeds and membranes. In a shallow dish, beat eggs and milk. In another shallow dish, combine the cornmeal, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. Dip squash rings into egg mixture, then into cornmeal mixture; turn to coat.
Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; drizzle with butter. Cover and bake at 400° for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until the squash is tender.