Turkey-Stuffed Squash

Cream cheese makes a velvety sauce for the turkey and mushroom stuffing.


Turkey-Stuffed Squash

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Servings: Makes 4 servings.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 58 mins
Related Categories: Acorn Squash, Low Calorie, Turkey
 
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Ingredients
  • medium acorn squash (about 1 pound each)
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  • 12  ounces
    uncooked ground turkey or chicken
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  • 1  cup
    chopped fresh mushrooms
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  • 1  cup
    finely chopped red or green sweet pepper
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  • clove garlic, minced
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  • 1/3  cup
    shredded Monterey Jack or Swiss cheese (1-1/2 ounces)
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  • 1  3-ounce package
    cream cheese, softened
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  • 1/4  cup
    fine dry seasoned bread crumbs
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  • 1  tablespoon
    margarine or butter, melted
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Directions
1.
Halve squash; remove seeds. Place squash, cut sides down, in a shallow baking dish. Bake in a 350 degree F. oven for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook turkey or chicken, mushrooms, sweet pepper, and garlic until turkey or chicken is brown and vegetables are tender; drain well. Stir in shredded cheese and cream cheese. Turn squash cut side up. Spoon turkey mixture into squash. Bake, covered, about 20 minutes more or until squash is tender. Stir together bread crumbs and melted margarine or butter; sprinkle over turkey filling. Bake, uncovered, for 3 minutes more. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 361, Total Fat 20 g, Saturated Fat 9 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 386 mg, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 19 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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