MALLOW-PECAN ACORN SQUASH

Mallow-Pecan Acorn Squash image

We always grow squash in our garden, and this recipe is one of our favorites ways to cook it. My grandkids like this vegetable dish because of the marshmallows.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

2 medium acorn squash, halved and seeded
1/3 cup crushed saltines (about 10 crackers)
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup miniature marshmallows

Steps:

Place squash cut side up in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. In a bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, pecans, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons butter and nutmeg. Spoon into squash. Brush edges of squash with remaining butter. Cover and bake at 400° for 55-60 minutes or until squash is tender. Sprinkle with marshmallows. Bake, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.