More Winter Squash Ideas

Sugar Baked Squash

1 medium acorn squash
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Cut squash in half and scoop out seeds. Place in baking dish. Spread with butter and sprinkle with brown sugar. Bake at 350 degrees until you can poke a fork in the squash easily.

Chicken, Squash and Rice Casserole

1 (6 1/2-ounce) package chicken flavored rice mix

2 cups butternut squash, cut in small cubes

1 zucchini, cut in small cubes

1 red bell pepper, chopped

4 chicken breast halves

2 cups water

Brown chicken in skillet. Set aside. In casserole dish add cubed squash, chopped zucchini and red pepper.
Stir in rice and seasoning packet. Add 2 cups water. Then place cooked chicken breasts on top of rice mixture. Bake at 425 degrees for 30 minutes until water is absorbed.

Cream of Squash Soup

1 medium squash cut in half or wedges and cook in oven for 1 hour or until tender. Allow to cool and scoop out flesh from skin.

3 Tablespoons butter
1 leek, chopped
In saucepan, saute butter and leek. Add,
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger.
Stir in squash. Add 4 Cups chicken broth.

Simmer for 20 minutes. Puree in blender. Serve.

~~Try butternut squash or pumpkin for this recipe.

Roasted Butternut Squash

1 butternut
Olive oil

Have an adult cut squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out seeds and strings. Place on a tin foil lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. You can also season with Italian seasoning or basil. Bake at 350 degrees for about 1 hour or until you can poke a fork in the squash easily. Scoop our flesh from squash. Eat as is or use in baked goods, add to pancake batter or casseroles.

Pasta and Squash

4 cups cooked angel hair pasta
4 cups peeled and cubed (1 inch) butternut squash
2 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
Olive oil
Parmesan cheese

Drizzle cubed squash with oil and Italian seasoning. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake at 400 degrees for 40 minutes until tender. Meanwhile cook pasta and drain. Toss hot cooked pasta with cooked squash and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.