Rice-Stuffed Acorn Squash

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This has become a favorite in our house! I used chopped bacon instead of pecans. I also added bread crumbs to the top to give a little bit of a crunch. The presentation ...read more

posted by

MrsLMe

on 9/17/2007

time

prep:

30 min

total:

45 min

servings

total:

6 servings

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What You Need

acorn squash, cut lengthwise in half, seeded

Tbsp. margarine or butter

1-1/2

cups cooked long-grain white rice

1/2

cup chopped PLANTERS Pecans, toasted

cup KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese, divided

Make It

HEAT oven to 375°F.

PLACE squash, cut-sides up, in microwaveable dish; cover with waxed paper. Microwave on HIGH 12 to 14 min. or until squash is tender. Let stand, covered, 5 min.

SCOOP squash from shells into large bowl, leaving 1/4-inch-thick shells. Add margarine; mash squash. Add rice, nuts and half the cheese; mix well. Spoon evenly into squash shells. Place on baking sheet; top with remaining cheese.

BAKE 12 to 15 min. or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

How to Toast Nuts

Toasting nuts adds crunch and intensifies their flavor. To toast in the oven, spread nuts into shallow baking pan. Bake at 350°F for 10 to 15 min. or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Or, cook on the stovetop in an ungreased skillet on medium heat until golden brown, stirring frequently.

Use Your Oven

Place squash halves, cut sides down, in 13x9-inch baking pan filled with 1/2 inch of water. Bake at 375°F for 40 to 50 min. or until tender. Scoop squash from shells and continue as directed.

Best of Season

Acorn squash is a popular variety of hard-skinned squash. Choose squash that are heavy for their size. The rinds should be hard, deep-colored and free of spots. Store in a cool, dark well-ventilated place for up to 1 month.

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a cook

posted:10/8/2005

Just what I was looking for, low sodium. I substituted raisins for the nuts.

JENNIFER TERHARK

posted:11/29/2004

I made this recipe the other night and it was excellent. I didnt use the pecans but, I added cooked ground beef and misc. spices and cooked as directed.

Eric231

posted:10/31/2004

acorn sqush are a good for you veg.look for them at your local farmers market.