Ingredients
2 acorn squash,cut in half
4 tbsp butter or margarine
1/3 cup honey
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 cup dry white wine
Directions
Heat oven to 400'. Cut thin slices from bottoms of squash halves so
they will stand upright. Place in ungreased baking dish, 14x9x2
inches. Sprinkle cut sides of squash with salt. Place 1 tablespoon
butter in each squash cavity.
Mix wine and honey; pour into squash cavities, filling each about 3/4
full. Bake uncovered until tender, about 60 minutes.
Servings: 4 servings
Acorn Squash Bake Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Squash; Vegetable
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