Baked Stuffed Acorn Squash is the answer to the question – what can I do with my leftover Thanksgiving cornbread stuffing?
Baked Stuffed Acorn Squash
by Sue Lau |Palatable Pastime
10.16.14
I have no idea how it has already been Canadian Thanksgiving already. And soon, in a few short weeks, it will be time for the Yanks to do their birds on turkey day. Where did the year go?
It can be a job trying to decide what to serve for the spread of food on the big day. So many choices! There are always so many new ideas each year, but I know some people just want to do the old standards. One of those is cornbread stuffing, which is a longtime favorite of my own. And invariably, there will always be some leftover. And after we have the turkey plate, then use turkey up in sandwiches or in other repurposed recipes, there is usually a bit of this still sitting there.
One great way to use it up is with this recipe, which combines it with a few extra fruity and spicy ingredients to give acorn squash a little pizzazz. I do love squash! But you know, I have to admit I am a big fan of butternut squash with its creamy texture and wonderful flavor, roasted in simple but divine caramelized sweetness. Acorn squash just never could exceed that. A little watery, and perhaps too simple with a pat of butter and a splash of syrup, and then roasted.
But using the stuffing inside of them helps to absorb some of its watery texture, and the flavors of the stuffing permeate into its flesh and give it new life. The amount of stuffing I use is approximate, since the squash can really vary greatly in size. You can always make extra if you need it, or if you can’t fit all the stuffing in, just place the extra in a small oven safe dish or ramekin, wrap in foil and heat it as well.
This is an autumn recipe you will want to make stuffing on purpose so you can use it this way. It really is good. I do hope you enjoy!
~Sue
Baked Stuffed Acorn Squash
Ingredients:
- 2 small acorn squash
- 2 cups leftover cornbread stuffing
- 1/2 cup chopped jonathan apples (about one small, cored and peeled)
- 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Method:
- Preheat oven to 400ºF.
- Split squash in half lengthwise and scrape out seeds.
- Combine stuffing, apples, cranberries, cinnamon and butter in a small bowl and stir to mix.
- FIll cavities of acorn squash with stuffing mixture.
- Wrap each half of squash in a piece of foil, place all of them on a baking sheet and bake for one hour.
- Unwrap and serve.
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Wow this looks lovely!
made this last weekend – served with a herbed bone in pork roast – rave reviews from guests, and myself.