Twice Baked Squash

Submitted by Kizzikate

"I've made this without the eggs before, and couldn't tell much difference, except in the texture."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 medium acorn squash
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed & well drained
• 3⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, divided
• 2 hard-cooked eggs, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 cup margarine
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
• salt and pepper
• 1⁄4 cup soft breadcrumbs

directions

1. Halve squash. Remove seeds. Place the halved squash, cut side down, in a 9x13 dish. Cover and bake at 350 for 45-60 minutes, until tender.
2. Remove pulp from squash, leaving a 1/4" shell in each half.
3. In bowl, combine pulp, spinach, 1/2 of the Parmesan, the eggs, margarine,bacon, onion, salt and pepper.
4. Fill shells with this mixture. Mix remaining cheese with breadcrumbs, sprinkle on top of squash.
5. Bake at 350, 25-30 minutes.

Reviews

[carolbaboo]

I am not really a squash lover but this was REALLY good. I followed the recipe exactly. Thanks for sharing.

 

[gailanng]

Absolutely a delighful dish that had me singin'...do wa ditty ditty dum ditty good! Made for 123 Hit Wonders.

 

[Bergy]

Great combination of spinach & squash - I agree that the eggs don't do a lot for the recipe but the color is nice. The bacon and the parmesan are a must! I am glad that I tagged you in the cameraless chef contest