ONION-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

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Acorn squash are such a treat this time of year, especially when dressed up for the holidays with a special stuffing. I found this recipe in an old cookbook that was handed down to me.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 small acorn squash, halved and seeded
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
2 tablespoons boiling water
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup crushed sage stuffing mix

Steps:

  • Invert squash in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Fill pan with hot water to a depth of 1/4 in. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 30 minutes or until tender. , When cool enough to handle, scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell (pulp will measure about 3 cups). Place shells cut side up in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the pulp, egg, salt and pepper. Dissolve bouillon in water; add to squash mixture. In a small saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender; stir in stuffing mix. Set aside 1/4 cup for topping; add remaining stuffing mixture to squash mixture. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 464mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Ahtesham Ali
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious! The squash was perfectly cooked and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. I served it with a side salad and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again.


Sabbir Ukil
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The squash was tender and flavorful, and the stuffing was moist and savory. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this a


Ch Jawad
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This was a great recipe! The squash was perfectly cooked and the stuffing was delicious. I especially liked the addition of the walnuts, which gave the dish a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Kelli James
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it could have used some more herbs or spices. The squash was also a bit undercooked for my liking. I might try roasting the squash for a bit longer next time.


Prkxjxmn
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. I used a combination of yellow and red onion, and added a bit of garlic powder and smoked paprika for extra flavor. The squash was perfectly tender and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. I will defin


Antigua Smith
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious! The squash was perfectly cooked and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. I served it with a side salad and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again.


sensic jasmine
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The squash was tender and flavorful, and the stuffing was moist and savory. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this a


Bigg BooBoo
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This was a great recipe! The squash was perfectly cooked and the stuffing was delicious. I especially liked the addition of the walnuts, which gave the dish a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Botlalo kgosieng
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it could have used some more herbs or spices. The squash was also a bit undercooked for my liking. I might try roasting the squash for a bit longer next time.


Victoria Maduakor
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. I used a combination of yellow and red onion, and added a bit of garlic powder and smoked paprika for extra flavor. The squash was perfectly tender and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. I will defin


maryan hussein
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The squash is always perfectly cooked and the stuffing is so flavorful. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand, so it's a great way to clean out my fridge. I highly recommen


Mirjan Cenaj
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious! The squash was perfectly cooked and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. I served it with a side salad and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again.


Md shohan Hossan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The squash was tender and flavorful, and the stuffing was moist and savory. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this a


Anum Zahra
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This was a great recipe! The squash was perfectly cooked and the stuffing was delicious. I especially liked the addition of the walnuts, which gave the dish a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Ismail SirAlkhatim
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it could have used some more herbs or spices. The squash was also a bit undercooked for my liking. I might try roasting the squash for a bit longer next time.


abeer hussain
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The squash is always perfectly cooked and the stuffing is so flavorful. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand, so it's a great way to clean out my fridge. I highly recommen


Umar kk Kkhhann
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. I used a combination of yellow and red onion, and added a bit of garlic powder and smoked paprika for extra flavor. The squash was perfectly tender and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. I will defin