Ham-Stuffed Acorn Squash - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 medium acorn squash
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 cups chopped cooked ham
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Preparation

Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove seeds.
Place squash cut side down in a greased baking dish; add water until 1/2 inch deep.
Cover dish and bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter.
Add in the celery and onion; cook, stirring frequently, until tender.
Add the ham, brown sugar, allspice, and cinnamon; stir to combine.
Cook over medium heat until well heated.
Place squash shells in a baking dish, cut side up.
Spoon ham mixture into squash shells.
Cover and bake at 350\u00b0 for 15 minutes.
Uncover and bake 15 minutes more.