This acorn squash is stuffed with ground beef, pork sausage, onions, garlic, and Cheddar cheese. Serve with a tossed salad and crusty bread for a simple, tasty meal.
Ingredients
Squash:
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1 acorn squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
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salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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cooking spray
Filling:
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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¼ pound lean ground beef
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¼ pound ground pork sausage
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1 small onion, chopped
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1 clove garlic, minced
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2 ounces Cheddar cheese, cubed
Description
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Make the squash: Season squash flesh with salt and pepper, then lightly spray with cooking spray. Place squash, cut-sides down, into a microwave-safe dish. Cover with plastic wrap.
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Microwave on high until flesh is fork-tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
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Meanwhile, make the filling: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and pork sausage; cook and stir until well browned and crumbly, 7 to 9 minutes. Drain grease from the skillet and transfer meat to a bowl.
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Cook onion and garlic in residual grease in the same skillet until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
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Add onion mixture to meat mixture; stir in Cheddar cheese.
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Place squash halves, cut-sides up, on a baking sheet. Spoon filling into cavities.
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Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and squash is lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes.
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Remove from the oven and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
