Stuffed Acorn Squash with Crab, Zucchini, Herbs and Garlic
- 1 whole Acorn Squash, Halved Lengthwise
- 1 can Crab Meat, Drained (6 Oz)
- 1 whole Medium Zucchini, Diced
- 1 whole Medium Yellow Squash, Diced
- 1 whole Large Mushroom, Cap And Stem, Diced
- 4 cloves Garlic, Minced Finely
- 3 Tablespoons Butter
- 1 dash Thyme
- 1 dash Dill
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice, Or The Juice Of 1/2 Lemon
- 1 dash Garlic Salt, to taste
- 1 dash Fresh Ground Black Pepper To Taste
- 1/4 cups Cream Cheese, Softened
- 1/4 cups Parmesan Cheese, Grated
- 1/4 cups Panko Bread Crumbs
- 1) Preheat the oven to 400 degrees (F).
- Slice acorn squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds to form two bowls.
- Place cut side up in a clear baking dish.
- If you want, you could brush the squash lightly with a mixture of good quality olive oil and sea salt, but its not necessary.
- 2) Dice up your zucchini, yellow squash, mushroom and garlic.
- Make sure to cut them up fairly finely.
- 3) Melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat in a medium saucepan.
- Sautee the veggies in the butter until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add herbs, lemon juice and spices.
- Remove from heat.
- 4) Open can of crab, drain, and place meat in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Add cream cheese and veggie mixture and stir to combine.
- Make sure cream cheese is integrated thoroughly.
- Add grated parmesan and bread crumbs.
- Mix to combine all ingredients.
- Add additional herbs, salt and pepper to taste.
- 5) About now, your oven should be preheated.
- With a spoon, pile the stuffing mixture into each of the squash bowls.
- Really heap it on there; you will have plenty of stuffing, make sure you use it all.
- 6) Cover the pan with foil and cook for 45 minutes.
- 7) Remove foil and cook for an additional 15 minutes, or until the stuffing is browned and the squash is tender.
- Enjoy!
- Note: as is, this recipe serves two people (one half of a squash for each person).
- This is a VERY hearty portion, however, and I think two people with lighter appetites could split one of the halves and be very satisfied.
- This would be great with a green salad and/or a cup of soup.
- A perfect fall meal!
acorn, crab meat, zucchini, mushroom, garlic, butter, thyme, dill, lemon juice, garlic salt, ground black pepper, cream cheese, parmesan cheese, bread crumbs
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/stuffed-acorn-squash-with-crab-zucchini-herbs-and-garlic/ (may not work)