roasted winter squash with cornbread stuffing

New Bedford, MA
Updated on Apr 26, 2011

This is an easy vegetable side dish and tastes delicious I usually always have extra stuffing left over. But not to worry, you can serve the stuffing alongside chicken or turkey for another meal!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method ---
yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 small winter squash
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries or cherries
  • 1/4 cup golden raisins
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup reduced-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons chopped pecans
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked and crumbled cornbread
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • - freshly ground black pepper

How To Make roasted winter squash with cornbread stuffing

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut squash into halves lengthwise and discard seeds. Brush the cut sides with 1 tbsp. olive oil and place cut sides down on a baking sheet. Roast 25 minutes or until tender.
  • Step 2
    Soak dried fruit in hot water for 10 minutes. Drain and discard liquid; set aside.
  • Step 3
    Heat remaining olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery, sage and garlic; saute for 5 minutes. Combine drained fruit, onion mixture, broth, pecans, cornbread, parsley, salt and pepper.
  • Step 4
    Place cornbread mixture into each squash half. Return squash to the oven and bake about 20 minutes, until stuffing is thoroughly heated and golden brown on top.

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