Twice-Baked Butternut Squash
Description
Packed with the warm flavors of roasted squash, complemented by creamy fillings and festive toppings, it’s a delicious alternative to traditional mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes. Whether it’s Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any seasonal celebration, this recipe will add a touch of class and comfort.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cut each butternut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Brush the squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper then place it cut side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for 45-50 minutes or until the inside is tender and easily pierced with a fork.
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While the squash is cooking crisp the prosciutto in a pan over medium heat and set aside.
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Once the squash is cool enough to handle, carefully scoop out the inside, leaving about 1/4 inch of flesh around the edges so the squash halves hold their shape. Transfer the scooped-out squash to a mixing bowl.
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In the bowl with the scooped-out squash add your sour cream, cream cheese or yogurt, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, maple syrup, prosciutto, salt, and pepper. Mash the mixture with a fork or blend with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
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Spoon the mashed squash mixture back into the hollowed-out shells. Place the filled squash halves back on the baking sheet face up. Return the squash to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden and the filling is heated through.
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Remove the squash from the oven and sprinkle with pistachios for crunch, dried cranberries or pomegranate seeds for a pop of sweetness and color, and extra prosciutto if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 382kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20.5g32%
- Saturated Fat 7.14g36%
- Trans Fat 0.22g
- Cholesterol 32mg11%
- Sodium 619mg26%
- Potassium 800mg23%
- Total Carbohydrate 31.32g11%
- Dietary Fiber 8.5g34%
- Sugars 6.15g
- Protein 21.21g43%
- Vitamin A 769 IU
- Vitamin C 25.1 mg
- Calcium 322 mg
- Iron 2.71 mg
- Vitamin D 8 IU
- Vitamin E 1.9 IU
- Vitamin K 13.4 mcg
- Thiamin 1 mg
- Riboflavin 0.39 mg
- Niacin 2.76 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.64 mg
- Folate 193 mcg
- Vitamin B12 1.1 mcg
- Pantothenic Acid 0.48 mg
- Phosphorus 467 mg
- Magnesium 97 mg
- Zinc 3.12 mg
- Selenium 15.3 mcg
- Copper 0.62 mg
- Manganese 0.8 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Hi! I'm Chelsea,
I'm a food lover, health enthusiast, author, Pilates teacher and studio owner. I love to teach and manifest a deep love for Pilates and health and enjoy nothing more than helping others make their bodies become healthy and strong. My goal is to create simple, nutritious recipes that are easy to throw together using all the good stuff, but without sacrificing taste or the pleasure of eating, because life is all about finding balance, and nothing beats the satisfaction of eating something that tastes good which just also happens to be good for you!
Enjoy!
