Stuffed Butternut Squash

 

Farmer’s Market

 

1   Butternut squash (3-4 pounds)

 

Stuffing

1   cup cooked ham, cubed

1   cup soft bread crumbs

1   Granny Smith apple, shredded

¼  cup dark brown sugar

 

Cut squash in half lengthwise.  Remove seeds and fibers.  Place squash cut side down in a large baking pan filled with ½ -inch water.  Lightly cover and bake for 20 minutes.*  Meanwhile, combine stuffing ingredients in a bowl.  Remove squash from oven.  Turn squash cut side up and stuff with ham mixture.  Cover stem end with foil to prevent drying.  Bake another 20 minutes or until squash is tender.* 

Yield:  4 servings.

 

* Baking time will vary according to the size of the squash.

 

Carolyn Gass Hardimon, M. S.     Home Economist