Stuffed Butternut Squash: Easy Spinach, Turkey Bacon, and Cheese Delight
	
		A delicious and easy recipe for stuffed butternut squash filled with spinach, turkey bacon, and cheese.
	 
	
		
							- Author: Souzan
 
							- Prep Time: 15 minutes
 
							- Cook Time: 50 minutes
 
							- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
 
							- Yield: 4 servings 1x
 
							- Category: Main Course
 
							- Method: Baking
 
							- Cuisine: American
 
							- Diet: Gluten-Free
 
					
	 
	
		
		
			
- 1 butternut squash
 
- 2 cups fresh spinach
 
- 4 strips turkey bacon
 
- 1 cup shredded cheese
 
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
 
- 1 teaspoon salt
 
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
 
		 
	 
	
		
		
			
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
 
- Cut the butternut squash in half and scoop out the seeds.
 
- Drizzle olive oil and sprinkle salt and pepper on the squash.
 
- Place the squash on a baking sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes until tender.
 
- Meanwhile, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then chop it.
 
- In a skillet, sauté the spinach until wilted.
 
- In a bowl, mix the bacon, spinach, and cheese.
 
- Once the squash is done, fill it with the bacon and spinach mixture.
 
- Return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes to melt the cheese.
 
		 
	 
	
		Notes
		
			
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
 
- Feel free to substitute with other types of cheese.
 
		 
	 
	
		Nutrition
		
							- Serving Size: 1 half of squash
 
							- Calories: 350
 
							- Sugar: 5g
 
							- Sodium: 600mg
 
							- Fat: 20g
 
							- Saturated Fat: 8g
 
							- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
 
							- Trans Fat: 0g
 
							- Carbohydrates: 30g
 
							- Fiber: 7g
 
							- Protein: 15g
 
							- Cholesterol: 30mg
 
					
	 
	
		Keywords: Stuffed Butternut Squash, Spinach, Bacon, Cheese