Apple Cream Cheese Stuffed Acorn Squash (Microwave)

Submitted by Jessica H.

"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."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1 acorn squash
• 2 apples, cubed
• 1⁄4 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 cup cream cheese (softened)

• optional

• 1⁄4 cup raisins (optional) or 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)

directions

1. Cut acorn squash in half lengthwise and spoon out the seeds.
2. Place halves, cut side down, in a microwave-safe dish with a couple tablespoons of water.
3. Cook (covered) in microwave on high for 5 minutes or until just tender.
4. Meanwhile, slice up your apples and mix with the sugar, cinnamon, cream cheese, and the optional raisins/nuts.
5. When squash is done, turn them over and fill the holes with your apple mixture.
6. Put it back in the microwave (covered) for another 5 minutes.
7. Let squash rest for a few minutes to cool off before devouring.

Reviews

[genacov]

This was a huge hit with my whole family who will NOT touch squash normally! This goes at the top of my "comfort food" list from now on1