Acorn Squash Cheesy Bake

We’ve had 2 acorn squash sitting on our kitchen counter for a week from our CSA.  A month ago I tried to bake an acorn squash in the oven with butter and cinnamon.  It didn’t turn out very good (due to the fact I didn't cook it long enough).  Therefore I’ve not been excited to do anything with these two acorn squashes.   After looking at a variety of recipes on-line I combined a few to make what I call Acorn Squash Cheesy Bake :)

Acorn Squash Cheesy Bake

• 2 Acorn Squash
• 1 cup celery
• mushrooms
• ½ onion
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 small yellow peppers
• fresh rosemary
• cooked shredded chicken
• cheddar cheese
• salt
• pepper

1.      Cut both acorn squash in half.  Remove seeds.  Place all four halves face down in a glass baking dish.  Cook in the microwave for 20 minutes.

2.      Sautee celery, mushrooms, onion, garlic, yellow peppers in skillet with olive oil, salt and pepper. 

3.      Shred cooked chicken and add to sautéed veggies.

4.      Take cooked acorn squash and scrape out the insides into a baking dish.  (Be careful it is HOT!)

5.      Spread squash in the bottom of greased baking dish. 

6.      Spread sautéed veggies and chicken on top of squash

7.      Sprinkle fresh rosemary and shredded cheese on top.

8.      Bake at 350 for 10-15 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

My husband and I both really enjoyed this dish.  I served it with brown rice and a green salad.  This is for sure something we will make again.