Microwave Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipes

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MICROWAVE ACORN SQUASH

Just microwave! You don't have to use the oven. You can just do one acorn squash instead of two, if you choose. Pricking all over, then putting in the microwave for a few minutes to soften a little, makes it easier to cut.

Provided by Sandra Zapp Winningham

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4



Microwave Acorn Squash image

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.2 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 10.8 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 36.9 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

2 (1 pound) acorn squash, halved and seeded
4 teaspoons salted butter, melted
4 teaspoons brown sugar
salt and ground black pepper to taste

SAUSAGE-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

Acorn squash gets a sweet and savory treatment when stuffed with sausage, onion, spinach and cranberries to make this pretty autumn entree. Cooking the squash in the microwave makes this quick enough for a busy weeknight. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8



Sausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash image

Steps:

  • Halve squash lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash in a microwave-safe dish, cut side down. Microwave, covered, on high until tender, 10-12 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook and crumble sausage with onion over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; drain. Remove from heat; stir in spinach, cranberries and bread crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk together egg and milk; add to sausage mixture and toss until moistened. , Turn over squash; fill with sausage mixture. Microwave, covered, until a thermometer inserted in stuffing reads 165°, 2-3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485 calories, Fat 23g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 133mg cholesterol, Sodium 843mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

2 medium acorn squash
1 pound bulk spicy pork sausage
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
1 large egg
2 tablespoons 2% milk

MICROWAVE ACORN SQUASH

Acorn squash is my favorite fall vegetable-and it goes to great use in this quick-and-easy side dish.-Rita McPherson, Nashua, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5



Microwave Acorn Squash image

Steps:

  • Place squash on a microwave-safe plate, microwave on high for 3-4 minutes. Cut in half; remove seeds and strings. Cut a thin slice from bottom of squash with a sharp knife to allow it to sit flat. Place squash, cut side down on in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave for 4-1/2 minutes. , Meanwhile, combine the crackers, butter, brown sugar and nutmeg. Turn squash over; fill with cracker mixture. Microwave for 1-2 minutes or until squash is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 289mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

2 medium acorn squash
2/3 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers
1/3 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

STUFFED ACORN SQUASH SUPREME

Acorn squash is partially cooked in the microwave, then filled with turkey sausage, broccoli, cheese, rice, and apples.

Provided by DRDEDE

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash     Winter Squash     Acorn Squash

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6



Stuffed Acorn Squash Supreme image

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43.1 g, Cholesterol 107.8 mg, Fat 27.1 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 33.7 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 1408.4 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

1 (6 ounce) package broccoli and cheese flavored rice mix
1 pound turkey breakfast sausage
1 medium acorn squash, halved and seeded
½ cup chopped apple
2 teaspoons crushed coriander seed
½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

HAM STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

"At the end of the growing season, we always have a few acorn squash remaining," says Laurina Jo Tucker of La Marque, Texas. "I usually bake the squash with butter and honey, but decided to try something more savory and I came up with this."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7



Ham Stuffed Acorn Squash image

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 10-12 minutes or until tender. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Turn squash cut side up. Stuff with ham mixture. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 971mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

1 medium acorn squash
3/4 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1/2 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
1/3 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup medium salsa
2 green onions, chopped
1/8 teaspoon pepper

APPLE-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH MICROWAVE-STYLE!

Only 7 ingredients and made in the microwave, so you can throw this together in a jiffy. Great comfort food for the fall and winter months. Tart, sweet and good for you too. Perfect for those on a low sodium diet. NOTE: I have made the celery optional and I agree it is better without. I also use WAY more butter and cinnamon than what the recipe calls for :)

Provided by januarybride

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8



Apple-Stuffed Acorn Squash Microwave-Style! image

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.9, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 111.3, Carbohydrate 46.5, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 18.7, Protein 3.3

1 acorn squash
1 large granny smith apple, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup chopped celery (optional)
2 tablespoons dried cranberries (or cherries, I have also used dried apricots)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon brown sugar (or Splenda)
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (can substitute 1/4 tsp cinnamon with a dash of nutmeg if need be)

MICROWAVE STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

Make and share this Microwave Stuffed Acorn Squash recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Katha

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5



Microwave Stuffed Acorn Squash image

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.8, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 12.6, Carbohydrate 45.6, Fiber 5, Sugar 20.4, Protein 1.9

1 acorn squash
1 mcintosh apple (small-medium)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon low-fat margarine

MICROWAVE ACORN SQUASH

Make and share this Microwave Acorn Squash recipe from Food.com.

Provided by morgainegeiser

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6



Microwave Acorn Squash image

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 10-12 minutes or until tender.
  • Turn squash cut side up. Fill centers with brown sugar, butter and honey; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until heathed through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.8, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 206.7, Carbohydrate 41.8, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 19, Protein 1.8

2 medium acorn squash
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
4 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

CRANBERRY-PECAN MICROWAVE ACORN SQUASH

This is really good for the holidays, plus it's quick and easy. Microwaving first makes it a lot easier to slice the squash.

Provided by Carol Seagraves

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash     Winter Squash     Acorn Squash

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7



Cranberry-Pecan Microwave Acorn Squash image

Steps:

  • Pierce each squash in several places to allow steam to escape, then place 2 inches apart in the microwave. Microwave on high for 6 minutes. Remove to a cutting board.
  • Cut each squash in half crosswise; remove and discard seeds. Arrange halves with cut-sides down on a microwave-safe plate.
  • Cover tightly with plastic wrap and microwave until tender, 7 to 9 minutes. Remove stems and cut a thin slice from the pointed ends to prevent tipping. Flip so cut-sides are facing up.
  • Mix graham cracker crumbs, pecans, butter, brown sugar, and nutmeg in a bowl. Spoon 1/4 of the mixture into each squash half.
  • Microwave, uncovered, until filling is heated through, 2 to 5 minutes.
  • Serve topped with cranberry sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.2 calories, Carbohydrate 57.7 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 103.6 mg, Sugar 27.9 g

2 medium acorn squash
⅔ cup graham cracker crumbs
⅓ cup chopped pecans
⅓ cup unsalted butter, softened
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ cup whole berry cranberry sauce

APPLE CREAM CHEESE STUFFED ACORN SQUASH (MICROWAVE)

A slight twist on a classic favorite, invented when I realized I had no butter. this is a wonderful breakfast or dessert, or just something to warm you up on a cozy fall day. It's one of my ultimate comfort foods. p.s.I usually just eyeball the ingredients. There really is no right or wrong amount of each, nor is there a limit on what kinds of extras you can add. You can also substitute pumpkin pie spice instead of cinnamon.

Provided by Jessica H.

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6



Apple Cream Cheese Stuffed Acorn Squash (Microwave) image

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.3, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 31.9, Sodium 104.6, Carbohydrate 69.5, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 40.9, Protein 4.3

1 acorn squash
2 apples, cubed
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup cream cheese (softened)
1/4 cup raisins (optional) or 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)

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