APPLE & WALNUT STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

Apple & Walnut Stuffed Acorn Squash image

Got an acorn squash that's just hanging out with nothing to do? Here's a simple way to cook it, then stuff it with a spicy apple-walnut filling.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Recipes

Time 32m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 small acorn squash (2 lb.)
1 Tbsp. butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 small red apple, chopped
2 oz. (1/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese
1/2 cup walnuts
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon

Steps:

Cut off and discard small piece from pointed end of squash. Cut squash crosswise in half; remove and discard seeds. Place, cut sides down, on microwaveable plate. Microwave on HIGH 10 to 12 min. or until squash is very tender.
Meanwhile, melt butter in small skillet on medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir 4 to 5 min. or until tender and golden brown. Stir in apples; cook 1 min. Add cream cheese; cook 1 min. or until melted, stirring frequently. Stir in nuts.
Place squash, cut sides up, on serving platter; fill centers with apple mixture. Sprinkle with cinnamon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 80 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g