Acorn Squash Stuffed With Love (Zucca Al Forno)

Directions

1. In a medium saute/fry pan, heat 3 Tbsp. of the butter, add in the onion and mushrooms, and saute/fry till they soften and the onions release their juices. Add in salt and pepper, to taste, and set aside.
2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, combine the mascarpone, Emmentaler, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Large eggs, and nutmeg, and stir well. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the onions and mushrooms.
3. In a saute/fry pan, heat the remaining butter and toss in the bread cubes, cooking over high heat till they are crisp.
4. Place the squash in a baking dish and, using a total of a third of the cheese mix, stuff the bottom of each of the squash. Using a total of half of the bread cubes, place them in even quantities into each of the squash. Top the bread cube layer with more of the cheese mix, then the remaining bread cubes, and the remaining cheese.
5. Replace the caps on the squash and roast 1 1/2 hrs in the oven, till the flesh is very soft. Remove from the oven, let cold for a few min and scoop out the cheese and flesh to serve.
6. This recipe yields 6 to 8 servings.