Experience the flavors of fall with our Wild Rice-Stuffed Delicata Squash recipe. Delicata squash is filled with a mixture of cream cheese, nuts, rice and mushrooms in our delicious Wild Rice-Stuffed Delicata Squash recipe.
Cook rice as directed on package, omitting the butter. Meanwhile, pierce each squash in several places with sharp knife; place on double layer of paper towels. Microwave on HIGH 5 to 7 min. or until squash is tender; cool slightly.
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Heat oven to 400°F. Cut squash lengthwise in half; scoop out and discard seeds. Place squash, cut sides up, in 13x9-inch baking dish; brush evenly with 1 Tbsp. of the dressing.
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Heat remaining dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add mushrooms and celery; cook 4 to 5 min. or until tender, stirring frequently. Add cream cheese spread and rice; cook and stir on medium-low heat 2 to 3 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Spoon into squash halves; sprinkle with nuts.
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Bake 20 to 25 min. or until squash is tender and filling is heated through.
Kitchen Tips
Tip 1
Food Facts
The skin of delicata squash is thinner than that of other winter squash varieties, making it edible like the skin of summer squash.
Tip 2
Variation
Prepare using 6 oz. (3/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cut into cubes, and stirring 2 sliced green onions into the cooked vegetable mixture along with the rice.
Nutrition
Calories
200
Calories From Fat
0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g
13%
Saturated Fat 4g
20%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 15mg
5%
Sodium 450mg
20%
Total Carbohydrates 24g
9%
Dietary Fiber 3g
11%
Sugars 4g
8%
Protein 6g
12%
Vitamin A
15%
Vitamin C
25%
Calcium
6%
Iron
8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
servings
8 servings
* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.