The following recipe features an oftentimes forgotten fall vegetable: the acorn squash. Not nearly as popular during Thanksgiving as its orange cousin, the yam, acorn squash is a nice alternative for your holiday fare. Best of all, when cut in half, they become their own serving vessel in which you can serve a scoop of stuffing.   Stuffing is very versatile. If you are looking for a main course variation, you can always add browned sausage (vegetarian or otherwise) to fill out the dish. You can also add a little sauteed onion if you are feeling really adventurous. If you don’t like cranberries, then add toasted pecans instead. Be advised, if you are a vegetarian, the seasoning mix that comes with the box of breadcrumbs is  not  vegetarian, so you can substitute your favorite vegetable stock or apple juice for the seasoning packet that is included or use your own favorite vegetarian stuffing recipe. Stuffed Baked Acorn Squash with Brown Sugar Drizzle Makes 8 servings (plus extra stuffing on the side, yum!) 4 acorn squash 1 box Trader Joe’s Cornbread Stuffing Mix 1/4 cup butter 4 cups water 1/4 cup butter, for drizzle 1/4 cup brown sugar, for drizzle 1 teaspoon water, for drizzle Cut squash in half, clean and remove seeds. In a large saucepan, per box instructions, bring 4 cups water and seasoning mix to a boil for about 3-5 minutes. With one minute left in your cook time, add 1/2 cup dried cranberries.   In a large bowl combine bread cubes and liquid seasoning mixture. Gently fold to combine. Let sit for about 10 minutes.   Fill each acorn squash half with the stuffing mixture and place in a baking dish that has been lightly sprayed with oil or non-stick spray. Cover and bake at 375°F for 45-60 minutes or until squash are tender. Remove foil and cook for an additional 10 minutes. While the squash are cooking, in a small saucepan combine 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1 teaspoon water. Heat gently until sugar is dissolved and syrupy. Be careful not to burn. Remove from oven and drizzle brown sugar butter mixture over squash. Let cool and enjoy! Be sure to follow Beverly Hills Patch on  Twitter  and “Like” us on  Facebook . Originally posted here: Sweet and Savory Stuffed Acorn Squash