Butternut Squash Stuffed with Bacon and Goat Cheese
A delightful butternut squash dish stuffed with crispy bacon and creamy goat cheese, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Large Butternut Squash
- 6 Ounces (170g) Bacon
- 4 Ounces (110g) Goat Cheese
- 1 Small Yellow Onion
- 2 Cloves Garlic
- 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Sage
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Olive Oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Drizzle the cut sides with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place the squash cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast for about 30-35 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the bacon until crispy.
- Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook until softened, then stir in the garlic and sage.
- Chop the bacon and mix it with the goat cheese in the skillet.
- Flip the roasted squash halves over and stuff with the bacon and cheese mixture.
- Return to the oven and roast for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, and enjoy!
Notes
For a vegetarian option, replace bacon with sautéed mushrooms and spinach. You can mix in dried cranberries for a sweet twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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