Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Bake

This wonderful side dish of Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash consists of tender roasted butternut squash, cloaked in a savory and creamy sauce of herbs, cream and cheese. It is a perfect dish to serve alongside your evening meal or even as an elegant side dish for the holidays.

Autumn is the time of year to find an abundance of squash in your local markets and at roadside stands. This is also the time to find many wonderful recipes to use them in. Once upon a time the thought of a squash side dish was less than exciting, but now the possibilities are endless, and the results are delicious. Make it a goal this season to try varieties you haven’t tasted yet; I promise you will be pleasantly surprised.

Ingredients:

• 6 cups butternut squash peeled, seeded, and cut into bite-sized cubes
• 1 small onion diced
• 4 cloves of garlic chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Preheat the Oven:

Set your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Prepare the Ingredients:

In a large mixing bowl, combine the butternut squash cubes, diced onion, chopped garlic, thyme, heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and crumbled feta. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir everything together until well combined.

Transfer to Baking Dish:

Place the mixture into a baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Bake to Perfection:

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the squash is tender, the top is lightly golden, and the sides are bubbling.

Serve & Enjoy:

Let it rest for a few minutes, then serve warm as a comforting side dish or a main vegetarian option.

This creamy and cheesy roasted squash bake is perfect for cozy dinners or special gatherings!

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Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Bake

This wonderful side dish consists of tender roasted butternut squash, cloaked in a savory and creamy sauce of herbs, cream and cheese. It is a perfect dish to serve alongside your evening meal or even as an elegant side dish for the holidays.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Course Holiday, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 6 Servings

Equipment

• Measuring cups and spoons
• Mixing Bowls w/lids
• Baking Dish 9 x 13 Casserole
• Mandolin Slicer and Food Chopper Set
• Garlic Mincer
• Grater/Micro plane Set

Ingredients

  

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• 6 cups butternut squash peeled, seeded, and cut into bite-sized cubes
• 1 small onion diced
• 4 cloves of garlic chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

 

Preheat the Oven:

• Set your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Prepare the Ingredients:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the butternut squash cubes, diced onion, chopped garlic, thyme, heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and crumbled feta. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir everything together until well combined.

Transfer to Baking Dish:

• Place the mixture into a baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Bake to Perfection:

• Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the squash is tender, the top is lightly golden, and the sides are bubbling.

Serve & Enjoy:

• Let it rest for a few minutes, then serve warm as a comforting side dish or a main vegetarian option.
• This creamy and cheesy roasted squash bake is perfect for cozy dinners or special gatherings!

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