Forktionary

Dinner In A Squash Shell Recipe

This heartwarming fall recipe is a nostalgic favorite! Acorn squash halves become cozy vessels for a savory meat and rice filling, topped with a delicious basting sauce. A fun and flavorful meal perfect for family gatherings or a cozy weeknight dinner. This recipe is easy to adapt and makes great leftovers!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 625.7 kcal
Protein 67g
Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)
Dinner In A Squash Shell 27

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Dinner In A Squash Shell

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Dinner In A Squash Shell? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Dinner In A Squash Shell

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Halve and seed two medium acorn squash. Place cut-side down on a baking sheet.
  3. Bake for 30 minutes.
  4. While squash bakes, prepare the filling: (See ingredient list for detailed measurements and instructions)
  5. Prepare the basting sauce: (See ingredient list for detailed measurements and instructions)
  6. Once squash is tender (easily pierced with a fork), remove from oven and fill generously with the meat mixture, mounding extra on top.
  7. Pour basting sauce evenly over the filled squash halves.
  8. Return to the oven for 40 minutes, basting with extra sauce every 10 minutes.
  9. Serve immediately. Leftover filling and sauce can be reheated separately for extra servings.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

42 g

Sugar

153g

Fat

47g

Carbs

23g

Recipe Categories (Choose a category and find related recipes!)

Main Courses Main Dish / Dinner Drinks & Cocktails Beef & Red Meat Ground Beef Recipes Salmon Recipes The Americas American Southern Gluten Free Fall Recipes Holiday Recipes Baking Coffee Recipes

Recipe Tags (Choose a tag and find related recipes!)

Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Occasion Main Dish Beef Vegetables Fall Kid Friendly Dietary Seasonal Meat Squash 4 Hours Or Less