Ham Stuffed Acorn Squash

Total Time:Prep/Total TIme: 25 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Laurina Jo Tucker

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Dec. 19, 2023

“At the end of the growing season, we always have a few acorn squash remaining," says Laurina Jo Tucker of La Marque, Texas. "I usually bake the squash with butter and honey, but decided to try something more savory and I came up with this.”

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Ham Stuffed Acorn Squash

Yield:2 servings
Prep:15 min
Cook:10 min

Ingredients

  • 1 medium acorn squash
  • 3/4 cup cubed fully cooked ham
  • 1/2 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
  • 1/3 cup chopped sweet red pepper
  • 1/4 cup medium salsa
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
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Directions

  1. Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 10-12 minutes or until tender.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Turn squash cut side up. Stuff with ham mixture. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.
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