Beef / Pork

Twice Baked Bacon and Butternut Squash is for Dinner.

Twice Baked Bacon and Butternut Squash takes 20 minutes to prepare.

Twice Baked Bacon and Butternut Squash takes 60 minutes to cook.

Twice Baked Bacon and Butternut Squash makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Twice Baked Bacon and Butternut Squash are:

1 Whole butternut squash (about 6 pounds)
1 1/2 Teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 Teaspoon ground pepper
3 Tablespoons butter, divided
6 slices bacon (crumbled)
1/2 Cup mozzarella cheese
5 Tablespoons parsley, finely chopped, divided
1/2 Cup Almond Flour - optional
1/2 Cup onion (caramelized) - optional
1/2 Cup Spinach (chopped) - optional

Here is how you make Twice Baked Bacon and Butternut Squash:

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Wash the outside of the squash. Slice in half and scoop out seeds. Season with salt and pepper. Place in a roasting pan and fill 1/4 of the way with water. Cover with foil and roast for 30 to 45 minutes. The flesh will be tender. Take out and let cool until it can be handled. Reduce oven temperature to 425 degrees2. Scoop out half the flesh of each squash. Add the flesh to a large bowl and mash with a potato masher. Add 3 Tablespoons butter, cheese, bacon, and 3 Tbsp parsley (optional onion and spinach). Check for seasoning and add more salt and pepper if needed. Stuff the squash shell with filling.3. (Optional) In a small bowl, combine almond flour, remaining butter and parsley. Sprinkle over the squash. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes more. The top should be golden brown, and the squash hot all the way through. Serving Size: Makes 4 servingsNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LJSCRIVEN.

The nutritional information for Twice Baked Bacon and Butternut Squash is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 228.6

• Total Fat: 15.7 g
• Cholesterol: 39.2 mg
• Sodium: 285.8 mg
• Total Carbs: 16.6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g
• Protein: 7.8 g

The dietary needs meet for Twice Baked Bacon and Butternut Squash is Low Carb