Acorn Squash with Tomato and Feta Cheese

Steamed and mashed acorn squash combined with egg, heavy cream, green onion, green bell pepper, dry stuffing mix, and Parmesan cheese. Mixture is seasoned with salt and pepper and transferred to casserole dish. Casserole is topped with fresh rosemary, feta cheese, tomato slices, and green onions; baked until golden brown.

Ingredients -

2 Cups Acorn Squash, peeled and cubed
2 Eggs
1/3 Cup Heavy Cream
2 Green Onions, chopped
1/4 Green Bell Pepper, diced
1 Cup Dry Bread Stuffing Mix
1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper
1 Sprig of Fresh Rosemary
2 Tablespoons Feta Cheese, crumbled
2 Roma Tomatoes, thinly sliced
Fresh Ground Black Pepper, to taste

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

2. Take a medium casserole dish and spray with not stick cooking spray.

3. Steam the squash for 10 minutes or until tender in a steamer basket over boiling water.

4. Remove from heat, and mash with a potato masher or fork.

5. Blend the eggs and heavy cream in a medium bowl.

6. Mix in the squash, 3/4 of the green onions, green bell pepper, dry stuffing mix, and Parmesan cheese.

7. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

8. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish.

9. Press the rosemary sprig into the center of the mixture.

10. Top with the feta cheese, tomato slices, and remaining green onions.

11. Season with pepper.

12. Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned.

13. Discard the rosemary sprig before serving.

Acorn Squash Tip

Acorn Squash Availability

The 1-2 pound winter squash can be found year round, but is most plentiful during the late fall and early winter. The skin of the squash is not eaten, and the fibers and seeds from the center of the squash are removed before baking or steaming.

Acorn Squash Tip

Plum Tomatoes

Plum tomatoes are an American tomato sometimes confused with an Italian tomato known as the Roma. Plum tomatoes are mealy by nature and generally are not particularly juicy or seedy. They are larger than cherry tomatoes but smaller than most other varieties.

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