Bella Capra Baked Acorn Squash

Bella Capra Baked Acorn Squash is a savory, comforting dish that pairs caramelized roasted squash with crispy toasted bread and a melty topping of Bella Capra Semi Soft Traditional Goat Cheese. Finished with nutmeg and baked until golden, it’s a rustic, flavorful side or vegetarian main.

Ingredients

2 cups shredded Bella Capra Semi Soft Traditional Goat Cheese wedge
1 whole acorn squash
1 slice whole wheat bread
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon nutmeg

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Cut bread into 1/4 inch cubes. In a large mixing bowl, toss with 1 cup of olive oil. Bake for 5 minutes until slightly crispy. Set aside.
Cut acorn squash in half and brush with remaining olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Bake for 55 minutes. Squash should be golden brown. Stuff squash with toasted bread cubes and top with shredded Bella Capra cheese.
Finish baking for the last 5 minutes until cheese is browned and deliciously gooey.

Bella Capra Baked Acorn Squash

1 hour 15 min

Serves: 2

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Ingredients

2 cups shredded Bella Capra Semi Soft Traditional Goat Cheese wedge
1 whole acorn squash
1 slice whole wheat bread
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon nutmeg

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Cut bread into 1/4 inch cubes. In a large mixing bowl, toss with 1 cup of olive oil. Bake for 5 minutes until slightly crispy. Set aside.
Cut acorn squash in half and brush with remaining olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Bake for 55 minutes. Squash should be golden brown. Stuff squash with toasted bread cubes and top with shredded Bella Capra cheese.
Finish baking for the last 5 minutes until cheese is browned and deliciously gooey.