Ingredients

  • 2 medium acorn squash
  • 1 (10 oz.) pkg. chopped spinach
  • 3/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped fine
  • 1/4 c. oleo, softened
  • 4 slices bacon, crisp, crumbled and drained
  • 2 Tbsp. green onion, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. ground red pepper
  • 1/4 c. soft bread crumbs

Method

  • Cut squash in half.
  • Remove and discard seeds.
  • Place squash, cut side down, in a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
  • Cover and bake at 350° for 45 to 60 minutes until tender.
  • Remove squash pulp, leaving a 1/4-inch shell.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine squash pulp, spinach, 1/2 cup cheese, eggs, oleo, bacon, green onion, salt and red pepper.
  • Fill the squash shells with squash mixture. Combine remaining cheese and bread crumbs and sprinkle on top of squash.
  • Place in baking pan.* Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes.