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