Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Acorn Squash
A cozy, comforting dish where sweet roasted acorn squash meets a creamy, savory spinach and cheese filling. Perfect for a family dinner or a special autumn evening. Get ready to impress your taste buds and your guests!
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Total Time: 55 min
- Yield: 8 servings total) 1x
Ingredients
Roasted Squash:
4 medium acorn squash
4 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Spinach & Cheese Filling:
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 oz fresh spinach
8 oz cream cheese
2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
6 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Prepare squash: Cut each acorn squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Brush the flesh with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Roast squash: Place cut-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Roast for 25–30 minutes until tender.
Make filling: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium. Add spinach and sauté until wilted (about 2 minutes). Stir in cream cheese until smooth, then add Parmesan and fresh thyme. Mix well.
Stuff squash: Flip roasted squash halves cut-side up. Fill each with the spinach-cheese mixture.
Bake again: Return to oven for 10 minutes until hot and slightly golden on top.
Serve warm and enjoy the creamy, herby goodness!
Nutrition
- Calories: 285
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Protein: 9g
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