SPICED SQUASH RINGS

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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Caleb Suhl
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These squash rings are a great way to use up leftover squash. They are also a great healthy snack.


Riton mia
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I made these squash rings for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Sabir Iqbal
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I tried this recipe with zucchini and it turned out great! The zucchini rings were just as crispy and flavorful as the squash rings.


Arif Arman Robin
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These squash rings are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They are so delicious, they won't even know they are eating squash!


Ibrahim Gamal
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I love that these squash rings can be made ahead of time. They are perfect for a party or a potluck.


Khalil Mack
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These squash rings are a great healthy snack. They are low in calories and fat, and they are packed with nutrients.


Vicki Barnett
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I'm not a big fan of squash, but these rings were actually really good! The spices really helped to bring out the flavor of the squash.


kl jkd
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These squash rings are so easy to make and they taste great! I will definitely be making them again.


Bolaji Mudasiru
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I love the way these squash rings look! They are so festive and perfect for a party.


Suzy Kpogo
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These squash rings are a great way to use up leftover squash. They are so easy to make and they taste great.


Magar Tube
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I made these squash rings with butternut squash and they were amazing! The flavor was perfect and they were so easy to make.


gondal Gondal
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I followed the recipe exactly and the squash rings turned out great! They were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.


mcguffers
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These squash rings are so delicious! I love the combination of spices and the squash is cooked to perfection.


Celene charles
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I made these squash rings for my family and they were a big hit! The spices were perfect and the squash was cooked perfectly.


Tahir Md
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These spiced squash rings were a hit at my dinner party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved the flavor.