Ingredients:

1-2 carnival squas

Directions:

Cut in half and remove seeds and strings. Place cut side down on lightly greased baking sheet with sides. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes until almost soft, but not mushy. (Or cook in the microwave for about 10 minutes). Remove from oven, fill with one of the following stuffing options and finish baking as directed:

Apple Stuffing

2-3 tart apples, diced
¼ cup maple syrup
¼ cup butter, melted

Combine apples, maple syrup, and butter. Stuff into cooked squash, cover, and bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.

Mushroom Stuffing

1 onion, chopped
½ cup mushrooms, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups bread crumbs
½ teaspoon sage
1.2 teaspoon salt
dash pepper

In large skillet sauté onion, mushrooms and garlic until soft. Add remaining ingredients and stuff into cooked squash. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.

Source: Simply in Season