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Acorn Squash With Cheese Spinach Stuffing Recipe

Impress your guests with this elegant and flavorful stuffed acorn squash recipe! Sweet acorn squash is perfectly complemented by a savory spinach and cheese stuffing. This recipe uses simple ingredients and is surprisingly easy to make, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a special occasion. We've got just the right amount of cheesy goodness and tender spinach to create a mouthwatering autumnal dish.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 435.5 kcal
Protein 49g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Acorn Squash With Cheese Spinach Stuffing

  • 2 small acorn squash
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1 1/2 cups seasoned stuffing mix
  • 5 ounces fresh spinach, chopped
  • Fat Free Cream Of Mushroom Soup
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese)
  • 1 cup vegetable broth (or chicken broth)

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How to Make Acorn Squash With Cheese Spinach Stuffing

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Halve two small acorn squash, remove seeds, and place cut-side down on a baking sheet.
  2. Bake for 45 minutes, or until slightly tender.
  3. While squash is baking, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup chopped onion and 1/2 cup chopped celery and sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
  4. Add 1 cup vegetable broth (or chicken broth), 1/2 cup milk, 5 ounces fresh spinach (chopped), 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese), and 1 1/2 cups stuffing mix.
  5. Stir until well combined and heated through. Add more milk if needed to achieve desired consistency.
  6. Carefully remove squash from oven and flip them over. Spoon the stuffing mixture evenly into each squash half.
  7. Bake for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until the stuffing is heated through and the squash is tender. The internal temperature of the squash should reach 200°F (93°C).
  8. Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

45 g

Sugar

24g

Fat

14g

Carbs

22g

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Main Courses Main Dish / Dinner Sweets & Sides Side Dishes The Americas American Healthy Vegetarian Fall Recipes Holiday Recipes Baking

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Time To Make Main Ingredient Preparation Healthy Vegetables Low Fat Vegetarian Dietary Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Healthy 2 Low In Something Squash 4 Hours Or Less