Apple Cream Cheese Stuffed Acorn Squash Microwave Recipes

APPLE-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH MICROWAVE-STYLE!

Steps:

• Cut acorn squash in half, lengthwise. Remove and discard seeds and fiber.
• In a shallow microwave-safe dish, place squash cut-side down. Put 1 tbsp of water in bottom of dish. Microwave covered on high power 7 minutes until almost tender.
• In the meanwhile, combine apple, celery, cranberries, brown sugar, spice and butter in a mixing bowl.
• When squash is done, turn them over. Fill centers with apple mixture. Microwave covered on high power 5 minutes longer until squash and apple filling are tender. Let stand 3 minutes in microwave after done cooking.

APPLE CREAM CHEESE STUFFED ACORN SQUASH (MICROWAVE)

Steps:

• Cut acorn squash in half lengthwise and spoon out the seeds.
• Place halves, cut side down, in a microwave-safe dish with a couple tablespoons of water.
• Cook (covered) in microwave on high for 5 minutes or until just tender.
• Meanwhile, slice up your apples and mix with the sugar, cinnamon, cream cheese, and the optional raisins/nuts.
• When squash is done, turn them over and fill the holes with your apple mixture.
• Put it back in the microwave (covered) for another 5 minutes.
• Let squash rest for a few minutes to cool off before devouring.

APPLE & WALNUT STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Cut off and discard small piece from pointed end of squash. Cut squash crosswise in half; remove and discard seeds. Place, cut sides down, on microwaveable plate. Microwave on HIGH 10 to 12 min. or until squash is very tender.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in small skillet on medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir 4 to 5 min. or until tender and golden brown. Stir in apples; cook 1 min. Add cream cheese; cook 1 min. or until melted, stirring frequently. Stir in nuts.
• Place squash, cut sides up, on serving platter; fill centers with apple mixture. Sprinkle with cinnamon.

SAUSAGE AND APPLE STUFFED ACORN SQUASH RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Using a sharp knife cut off the very top and bottom of each squash to create a flat base on each side (being careful not to cut through the center cavity).
• Slice the squash in half, scrape out seeds to create individual bowls for the stuffing.
• Drizzle each squash half with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
• Roast in a preheated oven at 400˚F (200˚C) for 40-50 minutes - or until fork tender.
• While squash is roasting - in a large fry pan over medium heat - heat oil and add Onion, Celery, Salt, Pepper, and Rosemary. Cook until onions begin to soften.
• Add Garlic and Sausage, until sausage is browned on all sides.
• Add Apple until slightly softened. Finally mix in Bread Crumbs and Parmesan cheese just until incorporated. Remove from heat.
• Once Squash has finished roasting (when you can easily poke it with a fork) remove from oven and fill each with prepared stuffing mixture.
• Return to Oven for 20 minutes - adding a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese to the top for the final 5 minutes.
• Enjoy!

MICROWAVE ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Prick all over the insides of the squash halves with a fork, brush with butter, and sprinkle with brown sugar. Place squash halves, cut sides-up, into a large, microwave-safe dish.
• Microwave on high power until flesh pierces easily with a fork, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

APPLE-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the squash onto a baking sheet cut side down. Fill the baking sheet with 1/2 inch of water.
• Bake the squash in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Drain off any water remaining in the baking sheet.
• While the squash is baking, melt the margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion and apple in the margarine until the onion has softened and turned translucent, 10 to 15 minutes. Scrape the mixture into a bowl to cool until the squash has finished baking.
• Once the squash is done, stir the raisins, brown sugar, cinnamon, and Cheddar cheese into the apple mixture. Turn the squash cut side up on the baking sheet and fill with the apple mixture. Return the squash to the oven; bake until the filling is hot and the cheese has melted, about 15 minutes.