Baked Acorn Squash

1/3 cup butter or margarine
2 1-lb each acorn squash
1/2 cup fine bread crumbs
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
3 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
 
In 2 cup glass measure, melt butter on High (maximum power) 1 minute. Wash squash, pierce and place on microwave-proof plate. Cook on High (maximum power) 2 minutes. Cut in half lengthwise. Remove seeds and fibers. Place cut side down on 12 x 7 x 2-inch microwave-proof baking dish. Cook on High (maximum power) 6 minutes. While squash is cooking, add remaining ingredients to melted butter and mix well. Turn squash cut side up; divide crumb mixture among 4 halves. Cook, covered, on High (maximum power) 6 to 8 minutes or until squash is tender.  Remove cover and let stand 5 minutes before serving.  
 
Serves 4

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