Description
Cheesy garlic stuffed butternut squash—roasted halves filled with sautéed garlic, herbs, and bubbling cheese. A cozy, comforting vegetarian favorite perfect for fall.
Ingredients
Butternut squash, halved and seeded – 2 medium halves
Olive oil or melted butter – 1–2 tbsp
Garlic cloves, minced – 3–4 cloves
Shredded cheese blend (mozzarella, cheddar) – 1 – 1½ cups
Chopped fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, or sage) – 1–2 tbsp
Salt & cracked black pepper – to taste
Optional: breadcrumbs or grated Parmesan – ½ cup
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Roast halved squash face down until tender (≈30 min).
2. Sauté garlic in oil until fragrant. Remove from heat.
3. Scoop a portion of squash flesh into a bowl, leaving edge intact.
4. Mix with garlic, herbs, some cheese, salt, and pepper.
5. Stuff squash cavities with the mixture. Top with cheese and optional breadcrumbs.
6. Bake 10–15 min until cheese is golden and bubbling.
7. Let rest briefly before serving. Garnish with herbs.
Notes
Add red pepper flakes for a spicy version.
Use vegan cheese for dairy-free option.
Can be served as main or side dish.
Pairs well with a fall salad or grain.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed half
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: stuffed butternut squash, cheesy squash, garlic butternut squash, vegetarian comfort food