Almond Rice Stuffing in Acorn Squash

Makes 4 servings. 
==Ingredients==
* 2 acorn squash, halved and seeded
* ½ cup slivered almonds
* 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
* ½ cup chopped onion
* ½ cup chopped celery
* ½ cup chopped dried apples
* ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
* ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
* 2 cups cooked rice (cooked in chicken broth)
* Melted butter, salt and ground black pepper
==Directions==
# Place squash cut side down in shallow baking pan.
# Bake at 350 °F for 30 minutes.
# Meanwhile, saute almonds in butter until golden brown in large skillet over medium heat.
# Add onion, celery, apples, poultry seasoning and pepper; continue to cook until vegetables are tender-crisp.
# Stir in rice; continue stirring until mixture is heated through.
# Turn squash cut side up; brush with melted butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
# Fill evenly with rice stuffing
# Cover and bake at additional 45 to 50 minutes.
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