Stuffed Acorn Squash

Fall is upon us and the weather has started to change, the leaves have started to turn colors.  The produce at the grocery store has become squashes, pumpkins and brussels sprouts.  I love trying new things inspired by the seasons, which brought me this recipe for Stuffed Acorn Squash.

1 lb ground beef
2 acorn squash (I got a small one for the kids to share and a large one for my husband and I to share)
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 egg beaten
1/2 cup milk
1 tbsp cornstarch
1-2 tbsp butter
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper

Preheat oven to 350
Spread butter over the cut side of acorn squash
Sprinkle withe some salt and pepper
Place the squash, cut side down onto a baking sheet
Cook at 350 for 1 hour or until soft
While the squash is cooking brown ground beef
Add the garlic, onions and mushrooms, cook until onions are translucent
In small bowl, beat the egg,  add cornstarch
Add milk and 1/4 cup of cheese
Add milk mixture to beef mixture and mix well
Season with salt and pepper
Allow mixture to thicken for about 5 minutes
Stuff beef mixture into the cooked squash
Top with remaining cheese
Bake for 30 minutes
Enjoy!