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Twice Baked Honey Nut Squash

Serves 6 stuffed squashes

Ingredients 

  • 12 honeynut squashes halved and seeds removed
  • 1/2 cup goat cheese softened
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme plus extra for topping
  • 6 slices Gruyère cheese
  • Olive oil for roasting

Directions 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice each honeynut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Arrange the halves cut-side up on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 30-35 minutes or until tender.
  • Once roasted, allow the squash to cool slightly. Scoop out the flesh from 6 of the squash halves (these will be discarded). For the remaining 6 halves, scoop out the flesh, leaving a thin layer inside the shell to keep them intact.
  • In a bowl, mash the scooped-out squash flesh. Add 1/2 cup goat cheese, rosemary, nutmeg, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and well-combined.
  • Fill each squash shell with the goat cheese mixture, spooning it in generously.
  • Place a slice of Gruyère cheese over each stuffed squash half.
  • Switch your oven to the broil setting. Place the stuffed squashes under the broiler for 2-4 minutes, or until the Gruyère melts and turns golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven, and top with additional thyme and freshly cracked black pepper before serving. Enjoy this dish as a perfect fall side!