Savory Squash Food

SAVORY SQUASH & BEAN SIDE DISH

Steps:

• Cook bacon and onions in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 10 min. or until bacon is crisp, stirring frequently. Add squash and broth. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 10 min. or until squash is tender.
• Add beans; stir. Cover. Cook 8 to 10 min. or until heated through.
• Stir in cheese and parsley just before serving.

SAVORY BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• In a small skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. In a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray, combine the squash, tomatoes, carrots and seasonings. Stir in the onion mixture., Cover and bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until squash is tender. Serve over rice if desired.

SAVORY WINTER SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Melt butter in sauce pan and sweat celery and onion until onion is clear.
• Mix last five ingredients well then add saute` vegetables. Bake at 350' for 1 1/2- 2 hours in a buttered casserole dish or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean.

SAVORY SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Cut squash in half and with a spoon scrape out seeds then place on shallow baking pan.
• Mix spices together in a bowl then divide between squash halves.
• Cut butter into chunks and put in squash.
• Place on center rack in oven.

RICH AND SAVORY SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Spread spaghetti squash and onion in a large casserole dish. Coat with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
• Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 45 minutes. Mash.
• Mix eggs, bread crumbs, heavy cream, goat cheese, feta cheese, and rosemary into the mashed mixture. Lay tomato slices on top. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and black pepper on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 45 minutes.

BUTTERY AND SAVORY ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Put squash in a microwave-safe bowl; add sage. Dot squash with butter pieces; season with salt and pepper. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap.
• Cook in microwave oven set on High for 5 minutes. Stir squash to coat in melted butter while checking cubes for softness. Replace plastic and continue to cook until completely tender, 2 to 4 minutes.

WOLFGANG PUCK'S SAVORY SQUASH SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Cut each squash in half and discard seeds.
• Brush cut sides with 2 tablespoons of melted butter, season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
• Arrange the squash cut side down in a roasting pan and bake until tender, approximately 1 hour.
• Allow to cool until squash can be safely handled, then scoop out insides of squash.
• Puree the flesh in a food processor, reserve.
• This should produce about 4 cups of pureed squash.
• In a medium stockpot, melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter.
• Over low heat, saute the onion, do not allow it to brown.
• Add pureed squash and cook over very low heat until heated through, stirring occasionally.
• Do not allow it to bubble up.
• Season with salt, pepper, ginger and cardamom.
• Pour in stock and bring to a boil, over low heat, stirring often.
• Cook about 20 minutes.
• Add the Cream Fraiche and rosemary spring.
• Warm through, remove rosemary and adjust seasonings to taste.
• Roast the peppers over flame on stove or under broiler until skin blackens evenly.
• Allow to cool, peel off black skin, remove core and seeds; chop coarsely.
• In blender or food processor, puree the peppers, adding chicken broth until thick sauce consistency is attained.
• Season with salt and pepper, strain, and pour into plastic squeeze bottle.
• Serve the soup with swirls of the roasted red pepper coulis.

SAVORY AUTUMN STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Dot cut sides and cavity of squash halves with butter. Sprinkle with allspice, salt, and pepper. Place squash in a large roasting pan, cut-sides up.
• Bake in the preheated oven until squash is fork tender, yet still holds its shape, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and lower heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Meanwhile, fry pork sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove sausage to a paper towel-lined plate. Drain and discard all but 2 teaspoons of fat from the skillet. Add onion to the skillet, and saute until brown, about 4 minutes. Stir in apples, mushrooms, and carrot; saute until carrots are cooked but still firm, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Add sausage and water to the skillet and bring to a boil. Stir in stuffing mix, cover, and remove from the heat. Allow to sit, undisturbed, for 5 minutes. Uncover and season with sage, salt, and pepper. Stir in egg and parsley. Distribute stuffing mixture amongst 4 squash halves, mounding up stuffing if necessary.
• Cover and bake in the 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven until egg is set, about 20 minutes. Uncover, and bake for another 10 minutes.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE STUFFED ACORN SQUASH RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
• Using a serrated knife, cut open acorn squashes. (Can poke holes around the outside and microwave for ~5 minutes to soften, if needed.)
• Scoop out seeds from inside squash so you have a "bowl."
• Brush the inside of each squash half with avocado oil and sprinkle with salt. Place face down on a lined baking sheet and roast 25-30 minutes (depending on size), until fork tender.
• In a skillet over medium high heat, add a drizzle of oil and cook onion and mushrooms for 3-4 minutes. Add sausage and cook until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic, rosemary, thyme, onion powder and spinach, stirring to integrate. Cover and cook 1-2 minutes, until spinach is wilted.
• Stir in chopped Sunsweet® Amaz!n™ Prunes. Add salt if needed. (Sausage typically has enough salt added already, but season to your preference.)
• Place squash "bowls" on baking sheet and fill with sausage mixture. Sprinkle with cheese, or stop here if you don't want cheese.
• Broil until cheese is melted, 2-5 minutes. Watch it so it doesn't burn!
• Sprinkle with red pepper flakes, serve, and enjoy!

SAVORY ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Mix butternut squash, olive oil, thyme, black pepper, and salt in a large bowl until evenly coated. Spread mixture in a large baking dish in an even layer; cover with aluminum foil.
• Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes; remove foil and stir in half the Romano cheese. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Return to oven, uncovered, and continue to bake until tender and golden brown, about 20 minutes more.

SAVORY BUTTERNUT SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees
• Whisk together broth, cream, cornstarch slurry and seasonings
• Spray a 2 quart casserole dish with non-stick spray
• Add cubed squash
• Pour sauce over top
• Bake for 25-30 minutes until squash start to become tender
• Add crushed chips and bake 10-15 minutes until squash is completely tender and chips have lightly browned on top
• Let rest 10 minutes before serving

SAVORY ROASTED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Place acorn squash (cut into 1-inch cubes) onto a baking sheet.
• Drizzle squash with olive oil and sprinkle with seasonings and grated parmesan. Toss with hands until evenly coated. Arrange in a single layer.
• Roast squash for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and (using a spatula) turn pieces over. Return to oven for another 15-20 minutes or until squash cubes are tender and crispy brown to your preference.
• Cool for five minutes, serve and enjoy!

SAVORY SQUASH

Steps:

• Boil squash and onion until tender.
• Drain.
• Mix seasonings, sour cream, and cheese with squash and onions.
• Pour into greased baking dish.
• Mix crushed crackers and melted butter and put on top of squash.
• Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes or until bubbly.

HERB ROASTED PARMESAN ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400℉.
• Cut acorn squash in half and scoop out the seeds. Then slice each half into ½-inch thick moon-shape slices.
• In a large bowl, combine the Parmesan, herbs, melted butter, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper; toss until well mixed.
• Spread the acorn squash pieces out onto one large or several medium size baking sheets covered with parchment paper. Using your hands, gently press the Parmesan mixture onto one side of each squash piece for maximum coverage.
• Bake until squash is tender and the Parmesan topping is crispy and slightly browned, about 25 minutes. If desired, garnish with additional parmesan cheese and herbs.