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Stuffed Acorn Squash II

SUBMITTED BY: Andytofu

"Acorn squash stuffed with ground beef, pork sausage, onions, garlic, and cheddar cheese. Serve with tossed salad and crusty bread for a simple, tasty meal."
PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  35 Min
READY IN  55 Min
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Original recipe yield: 2 servings
    
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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 halved lengthwise and seeded
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • cooking spray
  • 1/4 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/4 pound ground pork sausage
  • vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 ounces Cheddar cheese, cubed

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Sprinkle squash with salt and pepper, and lightly spray with cooking oil. Place in a baking dish flesh side down, and cover with plastic wrap.
  3. Microwave on high for 10 to 15 minutes, or until flesh is fork-tender.
  4. Meanwhile, cook beef and pork in 1 tablespoon of oil on medium high heat until well browned, stirring frequently to crumble. Drain, and set aside. In the same skillet, cook the onion and garlic until onion is translucent. Combine beef and pork with cheese and onions, and spoon mixture into squash halves.
  5. Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and squash is lightly browned. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
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Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2004 by LEHMDOJ
Enjoyed the savory take on the acorn squash. Didn't have sausage on hand, but spiced up some ground pork with sage, a little cayenne, and salt and pepper. Imagine the filling would have been even better with pre-made sausage.

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Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2004 by Chef Kasey
I'm surprised so many people liked this recipe. I do a lot of cooking and I've got to say that these tastes just did not go together. Although the filling was good on it's own, the sweetness of the squash tasted awful with the spices and cheese. My boyfriend couldn't even finish it, and that's saying something. Sorry, I've got to give this a thumbs-down!

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Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2007 by LDAVIS1968
the squash is bitter, but add a teaspoon of brown sugar to the bottom before you add your sausage to it. It will make all the difference in the world.

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NUTRITION INFORMATION

Servings Per Recipe: 2

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 587

  • Total Fat: 36.7g
  • Cholesterol: 97mg
  • Sodium: 1511mg
  • Total Carbs: 40.7g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 11.7g
  • Protein: 28g

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