Cheesy Stuffed Butternut Squash

Name: Cheesy Stuffed Butternut Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 79 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 butternut squash(2 lb.); 1 cup water; ¾ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; ½ cup sour cream; 1 Tbsp. fresh chives; ⅛ tsp. smoked paprika; 6 RITZ Crackers, crushed; 1 Tbsp. butter, melted

Elevate dinner with this delicious side dish that takes just 15 minutes to prep. The cooked squash is mixed with cheese and sour cream for a creamy vegetable dish.

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Servings:

Makes 6 servings, 1/2 cup each.

Ingredient list

1 butternut squash(2 lb.)
1 cup water
¾ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
½ cup sour cream
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives
⅛ tsp. smoked paprika
6 RITZ Crackers, crushed
1 Tbsp. butter, melted

Directions

Heat oven to 425ºF.

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

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

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

Combine cracker crumbs and butter; sprinkle over squash. Return, filled sides up, to baking dish.

Bake 22 to 24 min. or until heated through.