Name: Stuffed Squash for Two
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 medium acorn squash -; 1 tablespoon butter, melted -; 2 tablespoons brown sugar -; 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided -; 1/8 teaspoon pepper -; 1/2 pound ground beef -; 3 tablespoons chopped celery -; 3 tablespoons chopped onion -; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour -; 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage -; 3/4 cup 2% milk -; 1 cup salad croutons -; 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese -

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Cooking:

20 min.

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Ingredients for - Stuffed Squash for Two

1. 1 medium acorn squash -

2. 1 tablespoon butter, melted -

3. 2 tablespoons brown sugar -

4. 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided -

5. 1/8 teaspoon pepper -

6. 1/2 pound ground beef -

7. 3 tablespoons chopped celery -

8. 3 tablespoons chopped onion -

9. 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour -

10. 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage -

11. 3/4 cup 2% milk -

12. 1 cup salad croutons -

13. 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese -

How to cook deliciously - Stuffed Squash for Two

1. Stage

Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in an 11x7-in. baking pan; add 1/2 in. of hot water.

2. Stage

Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes. Drain water from pan; turn squash cut side up. Brush with butter; sprinkle with brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Bake 30-40 minutes or longer or until squash is tender.

3. Stage

Meanwhile, in small skillet, cook the beef, celery and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the flour, sage and remaining salt. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

4. Stage

Remove from the heat; stir in croutons. Spoon into squash halves. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.