Ham-Stuffed Acorn Squash

Can be used as a side or main dish. From the Junior League or North Little Rock.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  medium acorn squash
• 2  tablespoons butter or 2  tablespoons margarine
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped celery
• 1⁄3 cup  chopped onion
• 1 1⁄2 cups  chopped cooked ham
• 2  tablespoons brown sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon allspice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

1. Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove seeds.
2. Place squash cut side down in a greased baking dish; add water until 1/2 inch deep.
3. Cover dish and bake at 350° for 30 minutes.
4. In a small saucepan, melt the butter.
5. Add in the celery and onion; cook, stirring frequently, until tender.
6. Add the ham, brown sugar, allspice, and cinnamon; stir to combine.
7. Cook over medium heat until well heated.
8. Place squash shells in a baking dish, cut side up.
9. Spoon ham mixture into squash shells.
10. Cover and bake at 350° for 15 minutes.
11. Uncover and bake 15 minutes more.