Name: Acorn Squash Feta Casserole
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 4 large acorn squash (about 1-1/2 pounds each) -; 6 tablespoons butter, cubed -; 2 medium onions, chopped -; 1 medium green pepper, chopped -; 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped -; 4 garlic cloves, minced -; 4 large eggs -; 2 cups plain yogurt -; 2 cups crumbled feta cheese -; 2-1/2 teaspoons salt -; 1 teaspoon pepper -; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional -; 1/2 cup sunflower kernels -

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30 min.

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Ingredients for - Acorn Squash Feta Casserole

1. 4 large acorn squash (about 1-1/2 pounds each) -

2. 6 tablespoons butter, cubed -

3. 2 medium onions, chopped -

4. 1 medium green pepper, chopped -

5. 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped -

6. 4 garlic cloves, minced -

7. 4 large eggs -

8. 2 cups plain yogurt -

9. 2 cups crumbled feta cheese -

10. 2-1/2 teaspoons salt -

11. 1 teaspoon pepper -

12. 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional -

13. 1/2 cup sunflower kernels -

How to cook deliciously - Acorn Squash Feta Casserole

1. Stage

Preheat oven to 350°. Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; add 1/2 in. hot water. Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes. Drain water from pan; turn squash cut side up. Bake 8-10 minutes or until the squash is tender; cool slightly. Carefully scoop out squash; place in a large bowl and mash.

2. Stage

Increase oven setting to 375°. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and peppers; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 2-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. In a large bowl, whisk eggs and yogurt until blended. Stir in squash, onion mixture, feta cheese, salt and pepper. If desired, sprinkle cayenne on top.

3. Stage

Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with sunflower kernels. Cover and bake 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in center reads 160°.