STUFFED SQUASH FOR TWO

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My husband and I love this recipe as newlyweds, and now that our children are grown, we are enjoying it again. As soon as the weather turns cool, we get hungry for this squash dish, filled with savory ground beef and topped with a sprinkling of cheese. -Barbara Rohlck Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium acorn squash
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound ground beef
3 tablespoons chopped celery
3 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
3/4 cup 2% milk
1 cup salad croutons
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in an 11x7-in. baking pan; add 1/2 in. of hot water. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes. Drain water from pan; turn squash cut side up. Brush with butter; sprinkle with brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Bake 30-40 minutes or longer or until squash is tender., Meanwhile, in small skillet, cook the beef, celery and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the flour, sage and remaining salt. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Remove from the heat; stir in croutons. Spoon into squash halves. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 607 calories, Fat 27g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 1418mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

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