Description
A delightful recipe that combines creamy goat cheese, savory bacon, and the natural sweetness of butternut squash for a warm and comforting dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large butternut squash
- 4–6 slices of bacon
- 1 cup goat cheese
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the butternut squash by slicing it in half lengthwise and scooping out the seeds. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast the squash halves for about 35-40 minutes until tender.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy.
- Sauté the onion until soft, then add the minced garlic and cook briefly.
- Mix the sautéed mixture with bacon, goat cheese, and parsley in a bowl.
- Stuff the roasted squash halves with the mixture.
- Final roast for another 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
You can prepare the stuffed squash in advance and bake it just before serving. Add a sprinkle of fresh parsley or balsamic glaze for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 half of squash
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: butternut squash, stuffed squash, bacon, goat cheese, autumn recipe, comfort food