Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

Name: Stuffed Acorn Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: nonstick spray coating; 2 small acorn squash (about 2 pounds total); 12 ounces ground lean pork or 12 ounces lean ground turkey; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon curry powder; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 cup unsweetened applesauce; 2 slices whole wheat bread, cubed

Servings: persons

1
Spray a shallow baking pan with nonstick coating.
2
Wash and halve squash; discard seeds.
3
Place squash, cut sides down, in prepared baking pan.
4
Bake, uncovered, in a 350 dregree oven for 45 minutes or until tender.
5
Meanwhile, for stuffing, in a large skillet cook ground pork or turkey, celery, and onion until meat is brown and vegetables are tender.
6
Drain off fat.
7
Stir in salt, curry powder, and cinnamon; cook 1 minute more.
8
Stir in applesauce and bread cubes.
9
Turn squash cut sides up in pan.
10
Spoon stuffing into squash halves.
11
Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes more.

219

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: nonstick spray coating, 2 small acorn squash (about 2 pounds total), 12 ounces ground lean pork or 12 ounces lean ground turkey, 1/2 cup chopped celery, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Acorn Squash falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Stuffed Acorn Squash

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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