Spicy Southwest Butternut Squash Casserole

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2

Place the squash and pepper in the casserole dish and drizzle with olive oil.

Step 3

Bake for about 20 minutes, or until squash just begins to soften.

Step 4

Drain any extra liquid in the casserole dish.

Step 5

Mix in the paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper, black beans, cooked ground beef, half of the cheese, and kale to the casserole dish.

Step 6

Top with remaining cheese.

Step 7

Bake for another 10 minutes (or until everything is soft).

Step 8

Top with crushed red pepper (optional).

Step 9

Serve and enjoy!