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Butternut squash stuffed with bacon, spinach and mushrooms 10/27

Butternut squash stuffed with bacon, spinach and mushrooms

Winter squash will soon be back on everyone's menu, and the butternut kind is delightfully sweet and nutty-tasting. Stuffed with bacon, mushrooms and spinach, it becomes a gourmet vegetarian meal you can't pass up.

To make, slice 3 butternut squash in half lengthwise. Remove the stalks and seeds. Roast for 45 minutes, until softened; set aside. Cook up 7 ounces of smoked bacon lardons in a skillet over medium heat, until the fat releases. Turn the heat to high, and add 9 ounces of sliced button mushrooms and 1 bag of fresh baby spinach. Stir for 10 minutes until spinach is wilted and mushrooms are lightly browned. Remove from heat, then stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream,  1/3 cup grated Parmesan, salt and pepper. Scrape out some flesh from the cooked squash, and mix with the spinach preparation. Stuff the squash halves with the mixture, and top with another 1/3 cup grated Parmesan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes at 400 °F, until lightly golden and warmed through. Garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.


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INGREDIENTS:

  • 1/4 cup / 50g of softened butter
  • 1 egg (divide the yolk and white)
  • 1/4 cup / 50g of sugar
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1 cup / 150g of flour
  • 1 cup / 100g of chopped nuts
  • Salted caramel
  • Melted dark chocolate

METHOD:

  1. In a bowl, mix together the butter, egg yolk, sugar, and salt.

  2. Add the flour and mix. Roll into a ball.

  3. Chill for 30 minutes.

  4. Remove from refrigerator. Divide the dough and roll into 1-inch balls.

  5. Dip each ball in egg yolk, and then roll in chopped nuts.

  6. Place on baking sheet (lined with parchment paper), and press your thumb into the center.

  7. Bake at 340°F/170°C for 12 minutes, or until golden.

  8. Remove from oven and let cool.

  9. Pour the salted caramel into the center groove,and drizzle with dark chocolate.

  10. Enjoy!