Healthy Twice-Baked Cheesy Acorn Squash Recipe
Twice-Baked Cheesy Acorn Squash
1/4 of recipe (1 stuffed squash half): 177 calories, 6g total fat (3g sat. fat), 288mg sodium, 27g carbs, 4g fiber, 0.5g sugars, 6.5g protein
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Prep:
15 minutes
Cook:
35 minutes
Ingredients:
Two 20-oz. acorn squash, halved, seeds removed
1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
2 tbsp. light butter
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper
3 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 cup chopped scallions
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
Place squash halves on the baking sheet, cut sides down. Bake until soft, 25–30 minutes.
Carefully scoop out the insides of squash, and place in a large bowl. Add cheddar cheese, butter, and seasonings. Mash and mix until cheese has melted and mixture is uniform.
Stir in 2 tbsp. Parm. Evenly distribute mixture among the hollow squash halves.
Top with scallions and remaining 1 tbsp. Parm. Bake until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
MAKES 4 SERVINGS
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