*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                        TWO WAYS WITH ACORN SQUASH

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4       md           Acorn squash
   8       tb           Unsalted butter -- softened
   1       t            Cinnamon
     1/2   ts           Grated nutmeg
     1/4   ts           Ground cloves
     1/2   c            Real maple syrup
                        -----FOR A VEGETABLE-----
   4       sl           Bacon -- cut in quarters
                        -----FOR TIMBALES-----
   2                    Eggs

  Can't make up your mind how fancy to get? Here are 2 presentations of this
  tasty squash--one homey and one for "dress-up."
  
  PREHEAT OVEN TO 350F. Bring 1 quart water to a simmer. Cut squash in half
  horizontally and clean insides. Place cut-side down in a low-sided baking
  dish, fill with simmering water to about 1 inch. Bake 20 minutes. AS A
  TRADITIONAL VEGETABLE: Combine butter, spices and maple syrup. Turn squash
  over and fill with the butter mixture. Top with bacon slices, crossed.
  Return to oven and cook until the tip of a sharp knife easily pierces the
  flesh, about 30-40 minutes. Serve in shell. AS TIMBALES: Turn the squash
  over after the first 20 minutes in the oven and add 1 tablespoon of butter
  to each half. Bake until they can easily be pierced with a sharp knife,
  about 30-40 minutes. Carefully scoop out the flesh into a mixing bowl,
  reserving the shells. Beat in remaining ingredients and eggs. Place mixture
  into shells or timbales, and return to oven for 20-25 minutes or until set.
 


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