How to Make Squash Stuffed With Dates and Onion - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to fall and winter cooking, squash is one of the most versatile and delicious ingredients to work with. From butternut to acorn to spaghetti squash, there are so many different varieties to choose from. One of the best ways to enjoy squash is by stuffing it with a combination of sweet and savory flavors, and this recipe for Squash Stuffed With Dates and Onion is a perfect example of that.

This dish combines the natural sweetness of dates with the savory flavors of onion ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • ⅔ cup chopped dates
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 tablespoons chicken stock
  • 1 butternut squash

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Cook and stir bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove bacon and discard most of the drippings, leaving about 2 teaspoons bacon drippings in the skillet. Drain bacon on paper towels. Cook and stir onion in the hot drippings until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir cooked bacon, dates, oregano, and basil into onion; add chicken stock to thin the filling.
  • Cut the top and stem from the squash, jack o'lantern-style, and scoop out seeds and stringy pulp. Cut out and discard small button at the bottom of the squash. Stuff the date filling into the cavity and replace the top. Set squash into a baking dish, pour in 1/2 inch of water, and cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender, 40 minutes to 1 hour. Test for doneness by removing top and inserting a thin, sharp knife into the flesh at the bottom. Slice squash into wedges to serve.
  • Nutrition

    232 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 5mg
    • Sodium: 137mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 54g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 24g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 58mg
    • Calcium: 152mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 1175mg