ACORN SQUASH WITH BACON, APPLE AND SWISS

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Wanted a savory squash recipe. Tweaked an existing one from Betty Crocker to make a side dish; now I've got a keeper that's a meal!

Provided by sidMILB

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (12 -16 ounce) acorn squash
3 slices bacon
1/2 cup apple, chopped, peeled (I used golden delicious, I'm sure any would work well)
1/4 cup onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried thyme
ground pepper
1 cup seasoned stuffing mix (I used herbed, cubed bread stuffing)
1/4-1/2 cup water, depending on your preference for stuffing consistency
1/4 cup swiss cheese, shredded (I used deli slices that I finely cubed)
1 tablespoon toasted breadcrumb (optional)
1/8 teaspoon olive oil (optional)
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped (optional)
1 teaspoon green onion, sliced (optional)

Steps:

  • Halve squash.
  • Remove seeds and pulp.
  • Place squash, cut side down, in a shallow baking dish.
  • Add water.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
  • In a medium saute or sauce pan over medium heat, cook bacon until some fat is rendered (3 min).
  • Add onion and saute/sweat for 3 minutes-ish.
  • Add sage, rosemary,thyme, and pepper (or anything else you'd like).
  • Add apple and saute/sweat for 2 minutes-ish.
  • Add garlic and saute/sweat for 2 minutes-ish.
  • Drain if needed.
  • Stir in stuffing mix and water.
  • Once stuffing mix is moist, stir in cheese.
  • Spoon stuffing into prepared squash.
  • Cover with loosely with foil.
  • Bake about 20 minutes more.
  • I removed foil; topped with optional topping (below) and baked for last five minutes.
  • Optional topping:.
  • Mix bread crumbs and olive oil.
  • Mix in parsley and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.8, Fat 19.5, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 35.5, Sodium 317.2, Carbohydrate 27.6, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 4.3, Protein 9.6

Waso Ahmed
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I can't wait to make this dish again!


Seth Hanson Nortey
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.


Sharmin 568
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a delicious and easy fall dish.


Noah Castaneda
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This acorn squash dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Bheshraj Bhattarai
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This recipe is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Angel Chapwanya
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I love the pop of flavor that the pecans add to this dish.


Jaidi Junaid gull
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This dish is so flavorful and satisfying. The combination of sweet and savory is perfect.


Muhammad Ibraheem
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a delicious and easy way to get your family to eat more vegetables.


Tunmise Adeniyi
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover bacon and apples. It's also a great side dish for any fall meal.


brian howell
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I was able to use ingredients that I already had on hand. I also liked that I could adjust the sweetness of the dish by adding more or less maple syrup.


Kazi Runa
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The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was ready in no time. I made this for a weeknight meal and my family loved it!


Saduni Wickramasinghe
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This acorn squash turned out amazing! The bacon, apples and swiss cheese paired perfectly together. I also loved the addition of the pecans which added a nice crunch.