Twice Baked Buttercup Squash

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes
Yields: 6 servings
== Description ==
== Ingredients ==
* 6 buttercup squash 
* 1/3 cup nonfat sour cream 
* 1/2 teaspoon salt 
* 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 
* 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional) 
* 6 tablespoons brown sugar or 6 tablespoons sugar, in the raw
== Directions ==
1. Heat oven to 425°F.
2. Cut squash in half lengthwise, scoop out seeds and fibers and discard.
3. Place squash in an ungreased 13x9-inch baking dish.
4. Cover tightly with foil.
5. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until squash is tender.
6. Cool for 10-15 minutes.
7. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F.
8. Scoop out flesh of squash, leaving about 1/4 inch thick shell and set shells aside for now.
9. Place flesh of squash in a medium bowl.
10. Add sour cream, salt, nutmeg and nuts if using, mix until smooth.
11. Fill each shell with the squash mixture.
12. Sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon of brown sugar.
13. Place filled shells in baking dish.
14. Bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Category:Side Dish Recipes