Acorn Squash Biscuits with Sage & Gruyere

Acorn Squash Biscuits with Sage & Gruyere might be just the dessert you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains approximately 7g of protein, 15g of fat, and a total of 285 calories. This recipe serves 14 and costs 82 cents per serving. A mixture of baking soda, baking powder, brown sugar, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. 2 people were impressed by this recipe. It is brought to you by Foodista. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. With a spoonacular score of 43%, this dish is solid. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Butternut Squash Noodle Turkey Bolognese Stuffed Acorn Squash with Melted Gruyere: Two Ways, Butternut Squash Noodle Turkey Bolognese Stuffed Acorn Squash with Melted Gruyere: Two Ways, and gluten free sage, gruyere + sausage buttermilk biscuits + gravy.

Servings: 14

Preparation duration: -1 minutes

Cooking duration: -1 minutes

 

Ingredients:

3 c. all-purpose flour

6 T. cornstarch

1/4 c. packed light brown sugar

5 t. baking powder

1/2 t. baking soda

1 1 /2 t. salt

8 T. (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, well-chilled, plus 2 T. melted and slightly cooled, for brushing over the biscuits

4 T. vegetable shortening, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

2 c. mashed, cooled acorn squash (see note)

2 T. apple cider vinegar

1 1/2 c. shredded Gruyere cheese

2 T. minced fresh sage

*optional small sage leaves, for garnishing the biscuits and a little beaten egg to act as the "glue"to make the sage leaves adhere

Equipment:

baking paper

baking sheet

oven

food processor

bowl

Cooking instruction summary:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees f. and adjust oven rack to the middle position. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In the work bowl of a food processor, add flour, cornstarch, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Pulse a couple of times to combine. Scatter the chilled butter and shortening over the top of the flour. Pulse a few times, until the mixture resembles coarse meal. In a large bowl add the mashed acorn squash and cider vinegar, mix well. Stir in the Gruyere and sage. Add the flour/butter mixture, stir to combine. Turn the biscuit dough out onto a lightly floured surface, knead a few times to bring the dough together. Pat the dough into a round that is about 1-inch thick. Cut out the biscuits using a 2 1/4-inch biscuit cutter, dipping the cutter in flour to prevent sticking. Gather the scraps continue to cut the biscuits. Place the biscuits, evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet. If garnishing with the sage leaves. Dip your finger in the beaten egg and dot a small amount on the center of each biscuit, place a sage leaf, pressing lightly to affix to the top. Brush the biscuits with melted butter. Bake the biscuits until golden brown, 18-22 minutes. Let cool 15 minutes before serving.

 

Step by step:


1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees f. and adjust oven rack to the middle position. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In the work bowl of a food processor, add flour, cornstarch, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Pulse a couple of times to combine. Scatter the chilled butter and shortening over the top of the flour. Pulse a few times, until the mixture resembles coarse meal.

3. In a large bowl add the mashed acorn squash and cider vinegar, mix well. Stir in the Gruyere and sage.

4. Add the flour/butter mixture, stir to combine. Turn the biscuit dough out onto a lightly floured surface, knead a few times to bring the dough together. Pat the dough into a round that is about 1-inch thick.

5. Cut out the biscuits using a 2 1/4-inch biscuit cutter, dipping the cutter in flour to prevent sticking. Gather the scraps continue to cut the biscuits.

6. Place the biscuits, evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet. If garnishing with the sage leaves. Dip your finger in the beaten egg and dot a small amount on the center of each biscuit, place a sage leaf, pressing lightly to affix to the top.

7. Brush the biscuits with melted butter.

8. Bake the biscuits until golden brown, 18-22 minutes.

9. Let cool 15 minutes before serving.


Nutrition Information:

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285 Calories
7g Protein
15g Total Fat
30g Carbs
5% Health Score
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Calories
285k
14%

Fat
15g
23%

  Saturated Fat
7g
49%

Carbohydrates
30g
10%

  Sugar
3g
4%

Cholesterol
33mg
11%

Sodium
489mg
21%

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Protein
7g
15%

Copper
2mg
139%

Calcium
261mg
26%

Vitamin B1
0.25mg
17%

Selenium
11µg
16%

Phosphorus
160mg
16%

Manganese
0.32mg
16%

Folate
54µg
14%

Vitamin B2
0.18mg
10%

Iron
1mg
10%

Vitamin B3
1mg
9%

Vitamin A
410IU
8%

Zinc
0.79mg
5%

Magnesium
20mg
5%

Fiber
1g
4%

Vitamin B12
0.24µg
4%

Potassium
122mg
4%

Vitamin B5
0.32mg
3%

Vitamin E
0.47mg
3%

Vitamin K
2µg
3%

Vitamin B6
0.06mg
3%

Vitamin C
2mg
3%

Vitamin D
0.21µg
1%

covered percent of daily need
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