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Overhead view of creamy cauliflower and cheese-stuffed delicata squash rings, topped with chives and Parmesan, served on a rustic white plate.

Cauliflower + Cheese Stuffed Delicata Squash

Roasted delicata squash rings stuffed with creamy Gruyère cheese and roasted cauflower, topped with fresh herbs.

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 12 stuffed rings

Ingredients

  • 1 small head cauliflower about 2 pounds
  • 4 tbsp good olive oil
  • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 oz cream cheese at room temperature
  • 12 oz Gruyère cheddar cheese grated
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg, ground grate whole nutmeg for best flavor
  • 2 large slices country-style bread toasted and cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 2-3 delicata squash cut into ½-inch rings (seeds removed)
  • Paprika for dusting
  • Freshly grated Italian Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives

Instructions

Roast the Cauliflower

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  2. Trim and cut the cauliflower into small, ½-inch florets. Toss with olive oil, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 25–30 minutes, tossing occasionally, until tender and golden. Let cool for 10 minutes.

Prepare the Squash Rings

  1. While the cauliflower roasts, cut the delicata squash into ½-inch rings and scoop out the seeds. Place the rings on a parchment-lined baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20 minutes at 400°F until tender but still holding their shape.

Make the Cauliflower Mixture

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the roasted cauliflower with cream cheese. Stir in half of the Gruyère cheddar, nutmeg, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper.

Assemble the Squash Rings

  1. Set your oven to 450°F.

  2. Lay the roasted squash rings on the parchment-lined baking sheet. In a bowl, toss the toasted bread cubes with the remaining Gruyère cheddar. Spoon a layer of the bread mixture into the bottom of each squash ring, pressing gently to create an even layer.

  3. Top with a generous scoop of the cauliflower mixture, mounding slightly in the center.

Bake and Finish

  1. Bake at 450°F for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Sprinkle with paprika, freshly grated Parmesan, and minced chives before serving.

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