Apple Cream Cheese Stuffed Acorn Squash Microwave Recipes

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.

Steps:

• Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side up in a 9x5-in. loaf pan. Fill centers with apple. Cover and bake at 400° for 30 minutes., In a microwave-safe bowl, combine honey and butter. Cover and microwave on high for 15-20 seconds or until butter is melted. Drizzle over squash. Sprinkle with cinnamon. , Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes longer or until tender.

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.

Steps:

• Prepare rice mix according to package directions; cover, and set aside.
• Place squash halves cut side down onto a plate. Cook the squash in a microwave oven for 5 minutes on High, until tender but firm.
• In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until evenly browned; drain, and set aside.
• In a large bowl, mix together the prepared rice, sausage, apple, and coriander. Stuff each squash half with the mixture.
• Cover stuffed squash halves with plastic wrap, and heat in the microwave until squash is cooked through and soft, about 5 minutes. Remove plastic, and top stuffed squash with cheese. Continue to cook until cheese is melted, about 1 minute.

Steps:

• Cut the squash in half; discard seeds.
• Place the squash cut side down in a microwave safe dish; add 1/2 inch of water.
• Microwave on high, uncovered, for 10 to 12 minutes or until tender; drain.
• While the squash is cooking, melt the butter in a non-stick skillet and add the diced apple.
• Cook, stirring frequently for 2 to 3 minutes, add the orange juice, apple pie spice, cranberries and chopped pecans.
• Continue to cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until the orange juice has evaporated, stir in orange zest.
• Divide the mixture between the squash halves, drizzle with maple syrup and place under broiler for a few minutes to brown lightly.
• Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
• Hint: For easier cutting of the squash, place in microwave and microwave on high for 1 minute or until slightly warm.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with olive oil.
• Place squash, cut-side down, on baking sheet.
• Combine apple, celery, water, onion, and butter in a small baking dish; cover with aluminum foil.
• Bake squash and apple mixture in the preheated oven until squash and apple are tender, about 45 minutes. Fill squash halves with apple mixture; drizzle with maple syrup and sprinkle with cinnamon.

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!

Steps:

• Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a microwave-safe baking dish. Add 1/2 in. of water. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 10-13 minutes or until almost tender; drain., Combine the apple, raisins, cinnamon and nutmeg; spoon into squash cavities. Dot with butter. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 6-8 minutes or until squash and apples are tender. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

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.

Steps:

• Cook squash in microwave till soft yet firm about 4 minute.
• Cool.
• Cut in half and discard seeds.
• Core apple; peel if desired.
• Slice apple place in small bowl.
• Microwave covered about 2 minutes,stirring every minute (should be a thick apple sauce).
• Mix brown sugar, cinnamon and margarine into apple.
• Fill squash halves with 1/2 of mixture in each.
• Microwave covered 1-2 minutes.
• Let rest 30 seconds and then serve.

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.

Steps:

• Cut each squash piece lengthwise in half; place, cut sides down, on microwaveable plate. Microwave on HIGH 12 to15 min. or until tender.
• Meanwhile, bring water and butter to boil in medium saucepan. Add stuffing mix and apples; stir. Cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 min.; stir in cheese.
• Turn squash over; fill with stuffing. Microwave 2 min. or until heated through.