I've always enjoyed this recipe, and when I made it the other evening, Chris thought it was a perfect autumn dinner. It's quick and easy, not to mention economical, and of course, very tasty.
Serves 4
2 acorn squash
1 pkg Uncle Ben's wild rice & chicken rice mix
1 Tablespoon butter
2 1/3 cups water
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup slivered almonds
salt to taste
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Heat oven to 400 degrees.
With sharpest knife, cut squash into somewhat even halves. Place cut side down on a jelly roll pan or 9" x 13" dish, and add about 1/2" water. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until tender. You may need to add a little more water while baking.
While squash are baking, prepare rice mix as directed on package, using 1 tablespoon butter and 2 1/3 cups water. When rice is done cooking, stir in cranberries, slivered almonds and 3/4 cup cheese.
When squash is done cooking, turn cut side up, and sprinkle with salt. After you make these a few times, you will have an idea how much is enough. You are not scooping out the soft squash, and it does need salt!
Spoon rice mixture into squash halves and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Bake for 3 to 5 minutes longer, or until the cheese is melted.
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