PCOS-Friendly Cheddar and Bacon Stuffed Butternut Squash - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This PCOS-Friendly Cheddar and Bacon Stuffed Butternut Squash is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 450 calories, 25g protein, and 45g carbs per serving. Ready in 75 minutes. High in fiber (6g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 pounds)
- 4 slices of bacon
- 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup of chopped onions
- 1/2 cup of chopped bell peppers
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tsp of olive oil, salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Cut the butternut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Place the squash halves cut side up on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, or until the squash is tender.
- While the squash is roasting, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the onions, bell peppers, and garlic, and cook until softened.
- Crumble the cooked bacon and mix it with the cooked vegetables and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Once the squash is done, remove it from the oven and scoop out some of the flesh to make room for the stuffing.
- Fill the squash halves with the bacon and vegetable mixture.
- Return the stuffed squash to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve warm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this PCOS-Friendly Cheddar and Bacon Stuffed Butternut Squash recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 450 calories per serving with 25g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 6g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 75 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 60 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 450 calories, 25g protein (22%), 45g carbs, 20g fat. Plus 6g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. At 450 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 2 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
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