Stuffed Butternut Squash with Feta, Spinach & Bacon
Stuffed Butternut Squash with Feta, Spinach & Bacon is a comforting dish that combines the sweet nuttiness of roasted butternut squash with savory bacon and creamy feta. Perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners, this recipe is a true crowd-pleaser that delivers layers of flavor in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium butternut squash (about 4 lbs total)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- ¼ cup pine nuts (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Halve butternut squash lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and place cut-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roast for 30-40 minutes until fork-tender.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until golden. Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Crumble cooked bacon into the skillet along with feta cheese and optional pine nuts; mix well.
- Flip roasted squash cut-side up and fill generously with the mixture. Return to oven for another 10-15 minutes.
- Serve warm as a main dish or side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed half (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in herbs like thyme or rosemary. Substitute feta with goat cheese or add other vegetables such as mushrooms or roasted red peppers.