Baked Pumpkin with Cottage Cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Step 1

   

   Wash the squash and herbs. Peel the garlic. Prepare a baking sheet with high sides or a baking dish, as the squash will release juice.

2. 2

   Step 2

   

   Cut the squash in half and scoop out the seeds and fibers with a spoon. Then, using a knife and spoon, remove some of the flesh so the walls are about 1.5-2 cm thick. Dice the removed flesh into small cubes.

3. 3

   Step 3

   

   Mash the cottage cheese with a fork in a bowl. Add the diced squash flesh, chopped dill, garlic, salt, and pepper to the cottage cheese.

4. 4

   Step 4

   

   Add 2 tbsp of sour cream to the filling and mix.

5. 5

   Step 5

   

   Stuff the squash tightly with the cottage cheese filling. Spread the remaining sour cream evenly over the filling and the edges of the squash.

6. 6

   Step 6

   

   Place the squash in a deep baking sheet or baking dish. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C for about 1.5 hours. The time depends on the size and variety of the squash.

   TipCheck for doneness with a knife or toothpick. The squash is ready if its walls are easily pierced.

7. 7

   Step 7

   

   Remove the squash from the oven and let it stand for 10-15 minutes to cool slightly. Serve warm, cutting into slices along with the squash walls so each portion has both filling and soft flesh.