How to Make Baked and Stuffed Delicata Squash - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're in the mood for a comforting and delicious fall dish, look no further than this recipe for Baked and Stuffed Delicata Squash. This hearty and healthy dish features tender delicata squash that's been stuffed with a flavorful mixture of quinoa, vegetables, and herbs, then baked to golden perfection. It's the perfect way to make the most of this seasonal vegetable and enjoy a satisfying meal that's packed with nutrients and flavor.

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Ingredients

  • ¼ pound bacon, cubed, or to taste
  • 4 tablespoons sour cream
  • ¼ cup shredded Italian cheese blend, or to taste
  • ⅓ large purple onion, diced
  • 1 clove elephant garlic, chopped
  • 4 super-mammoth olives stuffed with garlic and jalapeno
  • 1 pinch ground multi-colored peppercorns, or to taste
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 delicata squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
  • ¼ cup chopped cherry tomatoes, or to taste
  • ⅛ cup parsley, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 1
  • Yield: 1 serving

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Combine bacon, sour cream, shredded Italian cheese blend, onion, garlic, olives, pepper, and salt in a bowl and stir to blend. Place squash halves in a baking dish and fill each with stuffing.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown on top, 30 to 40 minutes. Serve garnished with parsley and cherry tomatoes.
  • Nutrition

    514 cal.

    • Total Fat: 39g
    • Saturated Fat: 18g
    • Cholesterol: 88mg
    • Sodium: 1816mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 27mg
    • Calcium: 331mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 640mg