Stuffed Butternut Squash

Submitted by English_Rose

"A luxuriously creamy delight – with a crunchy, nutty bite."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 large butternut squash, about 2lbs
• 1 1⁄2 ounces butter
• 1 small red onion, chopped
• 6 slices streaky bacon, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon coarse grain mustard
• 2 sprigs thyme, leaves only
• 2 ounces walnuts, roughly chopped
• 2 ounces white breadcrumbs
• 3 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, crumbled

directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F Halve the butternut squash, remove the seeds and put on a baking tray, cut side up. Dot the flesh with half the butter, cover loosely with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, fry the onion and bacon in the oil and remaining butter until the onion is soft and the bacon crisp. Put in a bowl and stir in the mustard, thyme, walnuts, breadcrumbs and cheese. Season and pile onto the squash.
3. Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes more, or until squash is completely tender and the cheese has melted. Cut in half to give four portions, and serve.