Cheesy Stuffed Butternut Squash

Prep

0-15 mins

Total

1 HR 29 MIN

Servings

6 Servings

The natural creaminess of roasted butternut squash gets an additional boost from cheddar cheese, sour cream and a buttery crushed cracker topping.


Ingredients

  • 1

    butternut squash (2 lb.)

  • 1

    cup

    water

  • 3/4

    cup

    Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese

  • 1/2

    cup

    sour cream

  • 1

    tbsp

    chopped fresh chives

  • 1/8

    tsp

    smoked paprika

  • 6

    round buttery crackers, crushed (about 1/4 cup)

  • 1

    tbsp

    butter, melted


Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat oven to 425ºF.

  2. Step 2

    Cut squash lengthwise in half; scoop out seeds. Add water to 13x9-inch baking dish; place squash, cut sides down, in dish. Cover.

  3. Step 3

    Bake 40 min. or until squash is tender when pierced with knife. Cool 10 min. Transfer squash to cutting board; drain liquid from dish.

  4. Step 4

    Scoop out squash into medium bowl, leaving 1/4-inch-thick shells. Add cheese, sour cream, chives and paprika to squash flesh; mix well. Spoon into shells.

  5. Step 5

    Combine cracker crumbs and butter; sprinkle over squash. Return to baking dish.

  6. Step 6

    Bake 22 to 24 min. or until heated through.