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Acorn Squash Feta Casserole Recipe

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I get loads of compliments on this out-of-the-ordinary casserole whenever I serve it. The recipe marries squash and feta cheese with onion, garlic, bell peppers and a sprinkling of sunflower kernels. Leftovers are delicious hot or cold! -Deborah Vliet, Holland, Michigan

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Acorn Squash Feta Casserole Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 1 hour 35 min.

Yield: 6-8 Servings

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Ingredients

2 large acorn squash (about 1-1/2 pounds each)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
2 eggs
1 cup (8 ounces) plain yogurt
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Dash cayenne pepper, optional
1/4 cup sunflower kernels

Directions

Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan; add 1/2 in. of hot water. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes. Drain water from pan; turn squash cut side up. Bake 10 minutes longer or until squash is tender; cool slightly. Carefully scoop out squash; place in a large bowl and mash. Set aside.
In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Add peppers; saute until crisp-tender. In a large bowl, whisk eggs and yogurt until blended. Stir in the squash, onion mixture, feta cheese, salt, pepper and cayenne if desired.
Transfer to a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with sunflower kernels. Cover and bake at 375° for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 25-30 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160°. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 184 calories, 11 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 76 mg cholesterol, 606 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 7 g protein.

Originally published as Acorn Squash Feta Casserole in Taste of Home December/January 2003, p29

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Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2012 by Mom2Will

This was the tastiest way I have ever eaten acorn squash. And it is super healthy! Even my 16 month old liked it. Very, very good!

Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2011 by kathycat13

This recipe was so good!! It should be noted, however, that you can make it ahead of time, it is quite time consuming to make, and we assembled the dish in the morning, put it in the fridge, then let it sit for about 20 minutes that night before putting it in the oven for the rest of its cook time, and it was great! Due to it's long cook times (40 minutes for squash) and then another 55 to finish dish, it's nice to be able to prepare ahead of time and cook later. But great dish altogether!

Reviewed on Nov. 02, 2011 by johninholland

This casserole turned out amazing! Thanks to Deborah for posting it. The sunflower kernels really add a tasty touch. I was wondering, though, how is it for freezing leftovers?