Cubes of gold-orange butternut squash are mixed with sauteed apples and onion. A hint of spices and cottage cheese are added before piling into the shells. Topped off with a sharp Cheddar cheese, this squash bakes into a delicious dish.

For 4 servings you will need:

1 med. butternut squash
1/2 c. water
1/4 c. chopped onion
1 c. finely diced, unpeeled apple
2 tbsp. butter
1 c. cottage cheese
1/8 tsp. each cinnamon and ginger
1/4 tsp. each salt and black pepper
1 c. grated Cheddar cheese
Dried parsley