Stuffed Acorn Squash

Directions

Spray a 10 x 6 x 2” baking dish with Pam. Halve squash; discard seeds.

Place squash, cut side down, in baking dish.

Bake, uncovered, in 350℉ (180℃) oven 50 minutes.

Meanwhile, for stuffing, in a skillet cook turkey, celery, and onion until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Drain off fat. Stir in salt, curry powder, and cinnamon; cook 1 minute more. Stir in applesauce and bread cubes.

Turn squash cut side up in dish. Place stuffing in squash halves.

Bake uncovered, 20 minutes more.

MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:

Place squash, cut side down in a 10 x 6 x 2” microwave-safe baking dish.

Micro-cook on 100% power (high) for 6½ to 6½ minutes or until tender. Set aside.

In a 1 qt casserole cook turkey, celery, and onion, covered, on high for 2 to 3 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink, stirring twice. Drain.

Stir in curry powder, salt, and cinnamon. Cook 30 seconds more. Stir in applesauce and bread cubes. Spoon into squash halves.

Cook, uncovered, on high for 3 to 4 minutes or until heated through.