Description
Discover the warmth of fall with our mouthwatering Stuffed Butternut Squash recipe. This delectable dish features roasted butternut squash filled with a creamy blend of cheese, savory bacon, and fresh spinach, creating a delightful medley of flavors and textures. Perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings, this stuffed squash not only looks beautiful on the plate but also offers a comforting taste that will satisfy your cravings. Whether served as a main course or side dish, this recipe is effortlessly customizable to suit any palate. Enjoy the essence of autumn in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium butternut squash
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach (or 1 cup frozen, thawed)
- 8 strips cooked bacon, chopped
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Halve the butternut squashes lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast for about 40 minutes until tender.
- While roasting, sauté spinach in olive oil until wilted.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, sautéed spinach, and half of the bacon; mix well.
- After roasting, flip squash cut-side up and scoop out some flesh to create space for filling.
- Generously fill each half with the cheese mixture and top with remaining bacon pieces.
- Return to the oven for an additional 15 minutes or broil for extra crispiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed squash half (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg