Casserole Recipes: Stuffed Squash 01 by Recipe Cottage

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	Stuffed Squash 01

		Beef Stuffed Acorn Squash Yield: 4 Servings 2 med acorn squash 3/4 lb lean ground beef 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped celery 3 Tbsp flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground sage 1 cup milk 3/4 cup cooked rice 1/4 cup shredded Colby or Cheddar cheese Cut each squash in half; discard seeds. Place cut side down in a 3 quart rectangular baking pan. Bake in preheated 350 F oven 50-55 minutes or until tender. Saute beef, onion and celery in a large frypan until meat is browned; drain off any fat. Blend in flour, salt and sage. Stir in milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture just comes to a boil and thickens. Stir in cooked rice. Turn squash cut side up in pan; fill squash cavities with equal amounts of meat mixture. Return to oven and bake an additional 30 minutes. Top with cheese; bake 3 minutes longer. Yield: 3 servings.