SALSA SQUASH

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"You can't beat this combination of sweet squash, zippy salsa and eye-catching orange color for a deliciously different and fun side dish," assures Marilyn Young of Riverside, Ohio.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 pound butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon butter
2/3 cup salsa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water to a boil; place squash in a steamer basket over water. Reduce heat; cover and steam for 10-15 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the salsa, salt and squash cubes. Spoon half of the mixture into a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of cheese. Top with the remaining squash mixture. , Cover and bake at 400° for 15 minutes. Uncover; top with remaining cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 14g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 1200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 8g protein.