View Recipe

My Store: Store Details (change)

Winter Squash Stuffed With Apples And Cheese

Ready In: 90 Minutes

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 50 Minutes

Serves 4

2 medium-sized acorn squashes or 2 small butternut squashes, about 1-1/4 lbs each
1 tbsp butter or margarine
3 cups peeled chopped apples, preferably tart cooking apples
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
3/4 cup grated cheese (e.g., Cheddar, Gouda or Swiss)
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tbsp currants or raisins
1/4 tsp cinnamon plus a few sprinkles for garnish

Cut the squashes in half lengthwise (through the stem to the flower end), scoop out and discard the seeds and strings, and place the squashes cut side down on an oiled baking pan.
Bake the squashes in a 350° oven for about 30 minutes or until they are tender.
In a small skillet, melt the butter or margarine, and sauté the apples and onion for about 5 minutes or until the onion is translucent.
In a large bowl, combine the apple-onion mixture with the cottage cheese, grated cheese, lemon juice, currants or raisins, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon.
Fill the cavities of the baked squashes with the stuffing. Sprinkle them with additional cinnamon. Place the stuffed squashes on a baking sheet or in a shallow pan, and cover them with foil.
Bake the squashes in a 350° for about 20 minutes or until they are heated through.