Acorn Squash Feta Casserole
- 2 large acorn squash (about 1-1/2 pounds each)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Dash cayenne pepper, optional
- 1/4 cup sunflower kernels
- Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; add 1/2 in. of hot water. Bake, uncovered, at 350u0b0 for 35-40 minutes. Drain water from pan; turn squash cut side up. Bake 10 minutes longer or until squash is tender; cool slightly. Carefully scoop out squash; place in a large bowl and mash. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Add peppers; saute until crisp-tender. In a large bowl, whisk eggs and yogurt until blended. Stir in the squash, onion mixture, feta cheese, salt, pepper and cayenne if desired.
- Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with sunflower kernels. Cover and bake at 375u0b0 for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 25-30 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160u0b0.
acorn, onion, garlic, butter, green pepper, sweet red pepper, eggs, plain yogurt, feta cheese, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, sunflower kernels
Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/acorn-squash-feta-casserole/ (may not work)