Balsamic Maple Acorn Squash

By garry53

Acorn squash is tossed with a sweet and savory balsamic-maple dressing and then baked until tender and thoroughly delicious.

Ingredients

• 1 (1 1/2-pound) acorn squash
• 1/4 cup KRAFT Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
• 3 tablespoons maple-flavored or pancake syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 400ºF.

Cut squash lengthwise in half; remove and discard seeds. Place squash halves, cut sides down, on cutting board. Cut each half crosswise into 6 slices; place in large bowl.

Mix remaining ingredients until blended. Add to squash; toss to evenly coat. Spread onto foil-covered rimmed baking sheet.

Bake 45 minutes or until squash is tender, turning after 25 minutes.

Substitute:

Prepare using KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing.