Cozy Cheesy Rice-Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe for Fall Warmth - The Pass and Provisions

Ingredients

• 2 acorn squash, medium, halved and seeds removed
• 1 cup rice, cooked (white, brown, or wild)
• ½ cup cheese, cheddar, shredded (or mozzarella)
• ¼ cup cheese, Parmesan, grated
• 1 cup spinach, chopped (or kale)
• ½ onion, small, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3 tbsps olive oil
• ¼ cup cream, heavy (or milk for a lighter version)
• ½ tsp thyme, dried
• ½ tsp oregano, dried
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp pepper, black
• ¼ tsp pepper flakes, red (optional, for a little heat)
• salt and black pepper, to taste
• cheese, extra shredded, for broiling
• parsley or thyme, fresh, chopped