BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH FETA CHEESE

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This is one of my favorite fall dishes: baked butternut squash with a creamy, cheese topping. Try it! You won't regret it.

Provided by lilifee

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cut into wedges
2 tablespoons olive oil
¾ cup heavy cream
½ cup creme fraiche
2 cloves garlic cloves, pressed
1 bay leaf
salt to taste
freshly ground white pepper to taste
1 pinch white sugar
1 pinch ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, or to taste
1 (8 ounce) package feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a rimmed baking sheet with olive oil.
  • Distribute butternut squash wedges like shingles onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Combine cream, creme fraiche, garlic, and bay leaf in a small saucepan over medium heat, bring to a boil, and simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, sugar, and nutmeg. Pour cream mixture over pumpkin on the baking sheet and sprinkle with parsley. Evenly sprinkle feta cheese on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until gratin is browned on top and squash is cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 586.2 calories, Carbohydrate 35.6 g, Cholesterol 152.4 mg, Fat 46.9 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 12.7 g, SaturatedFat 26.9 g, Sodium 710.9 mg, Sugar 9.4 g

Zaryab Salim
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Flaxzy Gee
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Aftasam Rehmat
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the ingredients are affordable.


Rishi Ghosh
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I'm not a big fan of butternut squash, but this recipe changed my mind! It was so delicious.


KING Ak47
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The flavors in this dish are amazing! The sweetness of the butternut squash pairs perfectly with the tanginess of the feta cheese.


raja ramish
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it.


Uttam Pun
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The butternut squash was perfectly roasted and the feta cheese added a nice tangy flavor. I will definitely be making this again.