Description
A delightful dish combining savory flavors of butternut squash, feta cheese, fresh spinach, and crispy bacon, perfect for a hearty dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium butternut squashes, halved and seeds removed
- 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Feta cheese, crumbled
- Fresh spinach
- Cooked bacon, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the halved butternut squashes cut-side up on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Roast in the oven for 30-35 minutes, or until tender.
- In a bowl, combine the crumbled feta, fresh spinach, and cooked bacon.
- Scoop out a bit of the squash flesh to make room for the filling.
- Fill the hollowed squash with the feta, spinach, and bacon mixture.
- Drizzle with the remaining olive oil and return to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Best served warm; garnish with additional feta cheese or fresh herbs. Pairs well with a salad or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: stuffed squash, butternut squash, fall recipes, healthy dinner, comfort food