Stuffed Squash For Two

Name: Stuffed Squash For Two
Ingredients: 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

13 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

1

Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in an 11x7-in. baking pan; add 1/2 in. of hot water.
2

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.
3

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.
4

Remove from the heat; stir in croutons. Spoon into squash halves. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.