Stuffed Butternut Squash

Stuffed Butternut Squash

from juliasalbum.com
80 min
4 servings

Stuffed Butternut Squash with Spinach, Bacon, and Cheese is a perfect recipe to make in the Fall and Winter.  The stuffing is creamy and cheesy and pairs really well with the sweet flavor of the butternut squash.   This gluten-free recipe is a perfect addition to the holiday menu and is also great for an easy weeknight meal.

Ingredients

  • 2 butternut squash (medium)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • black pepper (freshly ground)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 6 oz spinach (fresh)
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
  • 6 strips bacon (cooked and chopped)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh thyme

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400 F.

  2. 2

    While the butternut squash is roasted, prepare the cheese mixture.

  3. 3

    By this time, you have roasted the butternut squash for 40 minutes. Remove it from the oven and turn cooked squash halves cut sides up.