I love autumn, when butternut squash is at its peak. This is one of my favorite ways to prepare it. The squash is tender, and the creamy pecan filling is fabulous. —Sheryl Little, Sherwood, Arkansas
Pecan-Stuffed Butternut Squash
Pecan-Stuffed Butternut Squash
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
1 hour 15 min
Yield
8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 medium butternut squash (about 3 pounds each)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- Pepper, optional
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Directions
- Cut each squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in two 13x9-in. baking dishes; add 1/2-in. water. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour.
- Turn squash over; sprinkle with salt and pepper if desired. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy; stir in pecans. Spoon into squash cavities.
- Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until filling is lightly browned and squash is tender.
Nutrition Facts
1/4 stuffed squash: 299 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 317mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 10g fiber), 5g protein.
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