Do you ever buy produce simply because you like it’s name ~ because it has super pretty zebra stripes?
Any food that is called “sweet dumpling” is essential in my book. How cute are these squash? Not to mention they are oh so tasty.
To keep you satisfied I stuffed ’em with all kinds of greatness: roasted veggies, quinoa, bacon and cheese. Your welcome.
The hardest part about this recipe (which is only hard because you gotta be somewhat patient) ~ is waiting for the squash to bake.
While it’s baking you can make the quinoa, vacuum the floor or obsess over Pinterest.
I always choose the later ~ Pinterest is my favorite obsession.
Actually skiing is my obsession, but once I am outdoors it is for hours. Waaaaaayyyy longer than it takes to bake up a sweet dumpling squash.
Isn’t the color of this squash awesome?!
Sweet Dumpling Squash topped with all that melty cheese it is irresistible…anything topped with cheese is tough to refuse.
Don’t forget a side of Mâche greens. I enjoy the delicate texture and flavor of Mâche. Or side with any salad.
Here is a peek inside…you know you wanted a peek.
Sort of like a present you can’t wait to unwrap…
This recipe is also gluten free and grain free if you are concerned with that.
To make it vegetarian, use a veggie bacon instead of regular bacon.
Enjoy!
Sweet Dumpling Squash Recipe Links
-
Black Bean and Sweet Dumpling Squash Chili The Partial Ingredients
- Farro and Sweet Dumpling Squash Tartelettes Sunday Morning Banana Pancakes
- Risotto-Stuffed Sweet Dumpling Squash La Kocinera
- Roasted Carrot and Sweet Dumpling Squash Bisque Sunday Morning Banana Pancakes
- Stuffed Sweet Dumpling Squash The Other Side of Fifty
- Sweet Dumpling Squash Stuffed with Sausage, Butternut & Apples Diva Eats World
I love stuffed squash and haven’t done it yet this season. Gorgeous photos as always.
So pretty and scrumptious looking! A great idea.
Cheers,
Rosa
I really need to get on the stuffed squash train. I eat a squash a day, but it never looks as beautiful as this! Yes for sure, I buy food all the time that just looks pretty even if I have no idea what it is. The market that we buy our produce in is all in French so all of the names don’t make any sense to me!! They all sound pretty haha
Leanne, love that your market is in all French!! Makes for lots of choices based on visual appeal if you don’t know the language 😉
Oh totally… except for when you really don’t know what something is and you don’t know how to prepare it. I came home with some spunky looking potato thing the other day and couldn’t remember the (French) name for it to look up how to make it… so I winged it and threw it on the BBQ. Eh, when all else fails!
So bright and fresh! It looks delicious!
Lovely! That little touch of bacon and cheese makes this healthy dish seem indulgent. 🙂
Those look so good served like that! I am of course also liking the bacon in them! 🙂
these photos are simply stunning and breathtaking, Marla!! I totally buy produce buy the looks 😉 this looks so yummy!
What a stunning dish Marla! Fabulous color 🙂 Yum!
My type of recipe. You’ve done winter squash proud, Marla!
SERIOUSLY gorgeous Marla!!
Cutest squash EVER – and bacon?
SOLD 🙂
So gorgeous, can’t wait to try a vegetarian version!
Seriously, gorgeous girl! I love all the popping colors and flavorful!
I would totally buy these for the name…sweet dumpling squash. Love the adorable squash, and the stuffing looks delish too.
Now this is one sizzling, scrumptious dinner! I have never thought to combine bacon with squash-love it!
These are fabulous Marla – I’m all about the squash this winter!
LOVE this marla!! Looks like such a great dinner 🙂
Almost too cute to eat! These look beautiful and sound delicious!
I didn’t know you could eat that kind of squash! What a wonderful dish! This is my kind of meal!!
This is a work of art, Marla! the colors, the food styling, the clarity, obviously that mountain lighting is working like a charm for you 🙂
Gorgeous dish, Marla! Love the pictures!
These are gorgeous, Marla! I love any kind of winter squash and ANYTHING that involves bacon 🙂
Yes, I’m totally guilty of buying produce that’s pretty or has a cute name 🙂 And I just have to say these photos are absolutely gorgeous and remind me that I have an unfinished board and some purple paint laying around somewhere… now I’ve got a project!
great looking girl!
This is seriously AWESOME! Looks SO yummy.
These looks absolutely amazing
Stuffed squash sound totally amazing!
Oh, my gosh! I love how vivid these pictures are plus the food styling. I am especially in love with the second, fifth, and seventh pictures, Marla! I just wish they would match my kitchen colors. 🙁
Thanks so much Denise! Love that you took such a careful count of my photos 😉
What a wonderful recipe, post and of course pictures. Loved it.
I can’t get over how pretty the presentation is and I love everything you put in the squash. I wouldn’t change a thing. I tend to go plain when I prepare squash at home but you’ve inspired me to change things up.
Gorgeous, gorgeous and gorgeous again! What a fantastic way to prepare squash.
This is just gorgeous! Your photography is truly art.
I’m PRAYING that I can find this squash!
What if you can’t find this squash, I can’t find them at any store???
How pretty Marla – I love stuffing mini squashes too, such a nice presentation. What are the little purple shreds on top – are they some sort of sprout? They add such a nice touch!
Beautiful presentation!! In love!
What are those magenta colored micro greens on top of the squash? Do you grow them yourself or buy them? How long do they last, etc.?
This looks delicious. Winter squash can sometimes be a little boring without some interesting additions. Not this one, though. This is one I definitely want to try! Btw, your photographs are fantastic!
Gorgeous photos! This squash is almost too pretty to eat 🙂
These photos and recipe really inspired me, so I decided to prepare it. Very easy to do. I used red quinoa and rinsed it before I cooked it. The funny thing is is that the filling was very bitter. I can only guess that this would be the red quinoa. Maybe I didn’t rinse it enough??? I cook with it often and have never had this problem before…any thoughts or suggestions?
Thanks
Really delicious recipe! I combined this recipe with the one on thekitchn.com and it turned out fantastic!
That sounds perfect! Thanks for sharing 🙂
It’s fall and I was looking for squash recipes when I found yours. I can’t wait to try it! I was wondering what the purple garnish (sprouts?) is on top??? It makes a beautiful presentation. I saw that a couple people had asked before me (Jan. 2013), but no answer. I hope you see this post and give an answer! Thank you
Hi Darlene! Thanks for bringing my attention to this! I believe they are radish sprouts.Enjoy!!