Main dishes

Harvest Acorn Squash

photo by:kraft

Mashed acorn squash is topped with brown sugar and marshmallows and baked in its own shells for a tasty autumn side dish.

time

prep:

30 min

total:

45 min

servings

total:

4 servings

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what you need

medium acorn squash, halved lengthwise, seeded

Tbsp. margarine or butter

tsp. brown sugar

cup JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows

Make It

PREHEAT oven to 375°F. Place squash halves in microwavable dish; cover with vented plastic wrap. Microwave on HIGH 12 to 14 minutes or until tender, turning after 6 minutes. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes.

SCOOP squash from shells, leaving 1/4-inch-thick shells. Mash squash with margarine; spoon into shells. Place on baking sheet; top each squash half with 1 tsp. of the brown sugar and 1/4 cup of the marshmallows.

BAKE 12 to 15 minutes or until squash is heated through and marshmallows are lightly browned.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Use Your Oven

To cook the squash in the oven instead of the microwave, place unfilled squash halves, cut sides down, in 13x9-inch baking pan filled with 1/2 inch water. Bake at 375°F for 40 to 50 minutes or until squash is tender. Scoop squash from the shells and continue as directed.

Best of Season

Acorn squash are 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:7/11/2012

I was out of mini marshmallows, but marshmallow creme worked fine. I also discovered if we are out of brown sugar, maple syrup works well.

cutechef25

posted:10/25/2008

Too liquidy. It needed to be baked longer. I also added ground cinnamon on top as well.

rashida123

posted:2/7/2008

Yummy! I added a chopped pear, 1/2 an apple, chopped walnuts and dried cranberries with 1 tsp of all spice powder. It turned out delicious and decorative.

tootswog

posted:1/13/2008

I don't like squash, but I am trying to eat healthier so I tried this recipe. I wasn't too fond of it, but I think anyone who does really like squash will enjoy this. I did leave out the marshmallows though.

sabres6

posted:11/24/2006

Yummy! The whole family loved it!

a cook

posted:11/7/2006

I like things sweet so I added more brown sugar it was the perfect fall dessert.

minnie399

posted:10/26/2006

I couldn't believe what could be done with that squash! My sister and I added about a tablespoon of nutmeg, and it was delicious!

a cook