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Stuffed Squash Delight

Stuffed Squash Delight

Discover the magic of Stuffed Squash Delight, a cozy fall recipe with creamy cheese, smoky turkey, and sweet chestnuts. Perfect for family dinners!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 units potimarrons (or any small squash)
  • 150 g smoked turkey, diced
  • 150 g Saint-Nectaire cheese
  • 100 g cooked chestnuts
  • 1 unit onion, finely chopped
  • 200 ml heavy cream
  • q.s. olive oil for drizzling inside and outside the squash
  • to taste salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Sharp knife
  • Spoon for scooping seeds
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Cut the tops off the potimarrons and scoop out the seeds.
  3. Drizzle the insides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Place the squash on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
  5. Heat a splash of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  6. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
  7. Add the diced smoked turkey and cook until golden.
  8. Stir in the crumbled chestnuts and pour in the heavy cream, simmering until thickened.
  9. Cube the Saint-Nectaire cheese and stir into the filling until melted.
  10. Spoon the filling into each cavity of the squash and mound slightly on top.
  11. Return the stuffed squash to the oven for another 10 minutes.
  12. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 15gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added flavor, brush the outside of the squash with olive oil and honey before baking. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat in the oven for best results. Consider using substitutions like butternut squash for potimarrons or grilled chicken for smoked turkey to suit your taste preferences.
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