Recipe Details
Ingredients
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1acorn squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
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salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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cooking spray
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1tablespoonvegetable oil
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¼poundlean ground beef
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¼poundground pork sausage
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1smallonion, chopped
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1clovegarlic, minced
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2ouncesCheddar cheese, cubed
Cooking Directions
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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.
Nutrition Facts
Full Nutrition Label | |
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Servings Per Recipe2 | |
Calories588 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 37g |
47% |
Saturated Fat 14g |
72% |
Cholesterol 97mg |
32% |
Sodium 1512mg |
66% |
Total Carbohydrate 41g |
15% |
Dietary Fiber 12g |
41% |
Total Sugars 10g |
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Protein 28g |
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Vitamin C 31mg |
154% |
Calcium 342mg |
26% |
Iron 4mg |
22% |
Potassium 1441mg |
31% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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