Acorn Squash Stuffed with Love: Zucca al Forno

Name: Acorn Squash Stuffed with Love: Zucca al Forno
Prep time: 2 h 30 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 larges acorn squash, seeds and strings removed, caps reserved; 340 grams Emmentaler, grated; 340 grams fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced; 710 milliliters mascarpone; 2 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg; 2 onions, cut into fine dice; 113 grams Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated; 8 servings Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 7 Tbsps unsalted butter; 8 slices white bread, cut into 1-inch squares; 3 whole eggs, beaten

Acorn Squash Stuffed with Love: Zuccan al Forno might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe makes 8 servings with 840 calories, 29g of protein, and 66g of fat each. This recipe covers 23% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 2 hours and 30 minutes. Head to the store and pick up parmigiano-reggiano, nutmeg, bread, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

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In a medium saute pan, heat 3 tablespoons of the butter, add the onion and mushrooms, and saute until they soften and the onions release their juices.

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Mushrooms

Butter

Onion

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Add salt and pepper, to taste, and set aside.

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Salt And Pepper

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

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In a large bowl, combine the mascarpone, Emmentaler, Parmigiano-Reggiano, eggs, and nutmeg, and stir well. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the onions and mushrooms.

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Salt And Pepper

Swiss Cheese

Mascarpone

Parmigiano Reggiano

Mushrooms

Nutmeg

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In a saute pan, melt the remaining butter and toss in the bread cubes, cooking over high heat until they are crisp.

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Bread Cubes

Butter

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Place the squash in a baking dish and, using a total of a third of the cheese mixture, stuff the bottom of each of the squash. Using a total of half of the bread cubes, place them in even quantities into each of the squash. Top the bread cube layer with more of the cheese mixture, then the remaining bread cubes, and the remaining cheese. Replace the top on the pumpkin and roast 1 1/2 hours in the oven, until the flesh is very soft.

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Bread Cubes

Pumpkin