Fresh cranberries, brie and greens come together to make a festive and flavorful filling for kabocha or acorn squash.
The cranberries add a tangy pop of sweetness to the gooey brie, tender greens and mild-mannered squash.
The best bite is when you dig deep and not only get the creamy greens but some of the dense squash on your fork too! The difference in textures is just as important as the flavors in making this surprisingly delicious.
With it’s pretty red and green colors combined with seasonal flavors, this just begs to be on your holiday table. If allowed, it sidles right in and promises to become a tradition. But I’m not condoning waiting until then to make it! Tis’ the season of squash and cranberries! Take advantage and enjoy them every chance you get.
I used swiss chard because that’s what I’m in love with at the moment – use any greens you like. Substitute dried cranberries for fresh and if you don’t like brie use whatever melting cheese you do like – swiss, fontina or mozzarella would be wonderful.
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Fresh cranberries, brie and greens come together to make a festive and flavorful filling for kabocha or acorn squash.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut both squash in half, scoop out seeds and trim bottoms if needed so they stand up evenly. Drizzle oil lightly over tops and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile in a large skillet melt butter and a tablespoon of oil over low heat; add garlic and cranberries; saute until cranberries soften. Add greens and saute until wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in brie, when it starts to melt remove from heat.
- Divide the greens evenly among the squash; sprinkle tops with bread crumbs. Bake an additional 20 minutes or until squash is tender. Cut each squash half into quarters for serving.


















Some of my very favorite things stuffed into a squash… YUM!