Acorn Squash Rustica

7 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 small acorn squash
  • 3 tsp. butter or margarine, divided
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery
  • 1 1/2 cups packaged dry stuffing mix for turkey or chicken, prepared according to package directions
  • 4 oz. cooked or smoked turkey, cut in small cubes (1 cup)
  • 1 orange, peeled, halved and cut in small chunks

Directions

  1. 1
    Carefully cut squash in half horizontally (not through stem end). Remove seeds and stringy portions.
  2. 2
    Using 1 tsp. butter, rub the cut surfaces of squash.
  3. 3
    Place cut-side-up in shallow baking pan with 1/2 inch water.
  4. 4
    In small skillet melt 2 tsp. butter. Saute onions and celery until tender.
  5. 5
    In medium bowl combine sauteed vegetables, prepared stuffing, turkey and orange pieces. Spoon into squash halves.
  6. 6
    Cover squash loosely with foil. Bake in preheated 375° oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil, bake 15 minutes longer or until squash is tender and stuffing is lightly browned. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
  7. 7
    Makes 2 servings.

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