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Cheesy Beef and Bacon Stuffed Butternut Squash

A delicious and hearty meal combining the sweetness of butternut squash with savory ground beef and crispy bacon, topped with melted cheddar cheese.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Butternut Squash
  • 2 medium butternut squash
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 4 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Equipment

  • oven
  • skillet
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Cut the butternut squashes in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and roast for 30-35 minutes until tender.
  2. In a skillet, cook the chopped bacon until crispy (5-7 minutes). Remove bacon, add diced onion, and sauté for 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Add ground beef to the skillet, season with smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned (7-10 minutes). Stir in cooked quinoa and half of the cheddar cheese.
  4. Scoop out some flesh from the roasted squash, mix it into the beef mixture, and fill each squash half. Top with remaining cheddar cheese and crispy bacon.
  5. Return stuffed squash to the oven for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalProtein: 30gSodium: 800mg

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