ACORN SQUASH FETA CASSEROLE

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Make and share this Acorn Squash Feta Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mercy

Categories Cheese

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 large acorn squash (about 1-1/2 pounds each)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
2 eggs
1 cup plain yogurt
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 dash cayenne pepper (optional)
1/4 cup sunflower seeds

Steps:

Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until tender; cool slightly. Carefully scoop out squash; place in a bowl and mash.
In a 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 squash, onion mixture, feta cheese, salt, pepper and cayenne if desired. Transfer to a greased 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with sunflower kernels.
Cover and bake at 375° for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 25-30 minutes longer or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.9, Fat 17.3, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 113.3, Sodium 852.3, Carbohydrate 22.7, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 4.8, Protein 10.1

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