Microwave Acorn Squash Halves

By EdieK

This is a good recipe for squash, when the oven is full at holiday time. I usually make this for holiday dinners.

Ingredients

• 2 (1 - 1/4) Fresh acorn squash
• Brown sugar (to taste)
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Place whole squash in a baking, dish Prick with fork several times to let out steam. Microwave at full power for 3 minutes. Halve squash and remove seeds and membrane. Place squash, cut side down, in same baking dish. Microwave at full power for 5 minutes. Turn squash cut side up and rearrange. Spoon a little brown sugar and butter or margarine into centers of squash. Cover with waxed paper. Microwave at full power for 5 - 6 minutes, or until tender.