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Cheesy Acorn Squash Recipe

Posted on 16. Jun, 2009 by admin in Acorn Squash

“Very tasty squash! Goes best with beef or ham.”

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 acorn squash, halved and seeded
* 3 tablespoons butter
* 1 cup diced celery
* 1 cup finely chopped onion
* 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
* 1/8 teaspoon salt
* 1 pinch ground black pepper
* 1 teaspoon chopped parsley
* 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Place squash cut side down in a glass dish. Cook in microwave for 20 minutes on HIGH, until almost tender.
3. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and add celery and onion; saute until transparent. Stir in mushrooms; cook 2 to 3 minutes more. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and parsley. Divide mixture in half, spoon into the squash and cover.
4. Cook 15 minutes in the preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven. Uncover, sprinkle with cheese and put back in the oven until the cheese bubbles.

Tags: Cheesy Acorn Squash, Side Dish Recipes