Best 7 Creamy Parmesan Rice Butternut Squash Recipes

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Butternut squash and creamy parmesan rice is a delightful dish that combines the sweet and nutty flavor of butternut squash with the rich and creamy texture of parmesan risotto. This dish is perfect for a fall or winter meal, as it is hearty and comforting. The butternut squash is roasted until tender and then added to a creamy parmesan risotto, which is made with arborio rice, butter, Parmesan cheese, and white wine. The result is a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PARMESAN BUTTERNUT SQUASH



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Butternut squash sprinkled with Parmesan and bread crumbs makes a superb side dish we love to share. Using the microwave cuts down on long roasting time. -Jackie O'Callaghan, West Lafayette, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 medium butternut squash (about 3 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place squash and water in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, covered, on high 15-17 minutes or until tender; drain., Preheat broiler. Transfer squash to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Toss bread crumbs with cheese, salt and pepper; sprinkle over squash. Broil 3-4 in. from heat 1-2 minutes or until topping is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CREAMY PARMESAN RICE



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This quick and easy side dish can be made with ingredients you probably already have on hand. It's great served with chicken, pork chops or fish. -Angela McArthur, Snover, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat 2 cups broth, reserving remainder, over medium heat. Bring to a boil; stir in rice, salt and garlic powder. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes., Stir in Parmesan cheese. Add reserved broth, 2 tablespoons at a time, stirring constantly, until liquid is absorbed after each addition. Cook just until creamy and rice is almost tender, 5-10 minutes. Stir in parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 1128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO



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If you like the natural sweet flavor of butternut squash, you'll love this risotto! It is so creamy and full of flavor! Great as a side dish or main course.

Provided by Andrea Longo Policella

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Risotto Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups cubed butternut squash
2 tablespoons butter
½ onion, minced
1 cup Arborio rice
⅓ cup dry white wine
5 cups hot chicken stock
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place squash cubes into a steamer basket in a saucepan. Add water, cover, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Allow to steam until the squash is tender (10 to 15 minutes), then drain, and mash in a bowl with a fork.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir for 2 minutes until the onion begins to soften, then stir in the rice. Continue cooking and stirring until the rice is glossy from the butter, and the onion begins to brown on the edges, about 5 minutes more.
  • Pour in the white wine; cook, stirring constantly, until it has evaporated. Stir in the mashed squash and 1/3 of the hot chicken stock; reduce heat to medium. Cook and stir until the chicken stock has been absorbed by the rice, 5 to 7 minutes. Add half of the remaining chicken stock, and continue stirring until it has been absorbed. Finally, pour in the remaining stock, and continue stirring until the risotto is creamy. Finish by stirring in the Parmesan cheese, and seasoning to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.5 calories, Carbohydrate 57.1 g, Cholesterol 20.6 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 978.8 mg, Sugar 3 g

CREAMY BUTTERNUT SQUASH PASTA



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Good veggie dish.

Provided by Melissa Ulmer

Categories     Vegetarian Pasta Main Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package ziti
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups cubed butternut squash
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
2 teaspoons rubbed dried sage
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 cup fresh spinach leaves
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 11 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add squash and saute until fork-tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Add garlic, sage, and thyme; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Fold in cream and spinach; bring to a simmer. Add 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper. Add ziti and toss until evenly coated. Cook until sauce has thickened, 1 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Divide between 8 bowls. Top with walnuts and more Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.5 calories, Carbohydrate 48.7 g, Cholesterol 63.3 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 63.2 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

CREAMY PARMESAN RICE & BUTTERNUT SQUASH



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The Parmesan cheese adds a nice Italian touch to this meal-and crème fraiche gives it a rich, creamy texture. This may be the most delectable way you've ever enjoyed butternut squash!

Provided by Uncle Ben's

Categories     UNCLE BEN'S®

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon butter
1 cup butternut squash, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, diced
1 leek, sliced into 1/4-inch strips
1 cup UNCLE BEN'S® Flavor Infusions Parmesan & Butter Rice
2 cups water
3 tablespoons creme fraiche or heavy whipping cream
¼ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Steps:

  • In a 9-inch saute pan, heat butter over medium heat, adding squash, garlic, onions, and leeks.
  • Saute about 3 minutes until onions are translucent.
  • Stir in UNCLE BEN'S® Flavor Infusions Parmesan & Butter Rice and water.
  • Bring to boil, then reduce to medium heat and simmer covered for 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed.
  • Stir in cream and garnish with Parmesan and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.6 calories, Carbohydrate 29.3 g, Cholesterol 18.2 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 415 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

CREAMY BUTTERNUT SQUASH CASSEROLE



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Substitute Grana Padano cheese for Parmesan if desired. You can cube butternut squash a food processor with the pommes frites (french fry) cutter and then just pulse it one or two times with a regular blade.

Provided by Laka kuharica - Easy Cook

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Squash Casserole Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 small onions, chopped
1 (2 1/2 pound) butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cubed
6 cloves garlic, crushed
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon water, or as needed
3 eggs
¾ cup sour cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
⅓ cup chopped fresh basil
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ (8 ounce) package coarsely shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onions in the hot oil until softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in squash and garlic; season with salt. Cook squash mixture, stirring occasionally, until squash is slightly tender, about 10 minutes. Add water if mixture gets too dry. Transfer squash mixture to the prepared casserole dish.
  • Lightly whisk eggs in a bowl; stir in sour cream, Parmesan cheese, basil, and black pepper. Pour egg mixture over squash mixture; top with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender and mozzarella cheese is bubbling, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.4 calories, Carbohydrate 41.8 g, Cholesterol 194 mg, Fat 30.1 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.1 g, Sodium 713.8 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

CREAMY PARMESAN RICE & BUTTERNUT SQUASH



Creamy Parmesan Rice & Butternut Squash image

The Parmesan cheese adds a nice Italian touch to this meal-and crème fraiche gives it a rich, creamy texture. This may be the most delectable way you've ever enjoyed butternut squash!

Provided by Uncle Ben's

Categories     UNCLE BEN'S®

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon butter
1 cup butternut squash, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, diced
1 leek, sliced into 1/4-inch strips
1 cup UNCLE BEN'S® Flavor Infusions Parmesan & Butter Rice
2 cups water
3 tablespoons creme fraiche or heavy whipping cream
¼ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Steps:

  • In a 9-inch saute pan, heat butter over medium heat, adding squash, garlic, onions, and leeks.
  • Saute about 3 minutes until onions are translucent.
  • Stir in UNCLE BEN'S® Flavor Infusions Parmesan & Butter Rice and water.
  • Bring to boil, then reduce to medium heat and simmer covered for 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed.
  • Stir in cream and garnish with Parmesan and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.6 calories, Carbohydrate 29.3 g, Cholesterol 18.2 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 415 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh butternut squash: Fresh butternut squash has a sweeter and more flavorful taste than pre-cut or frozen squash.
  • Roast the butternut squash before adding it to the rice: Roasting the butternut squash intensifies its flavor and makes it slightly caramelized.
  • Use a good quality Parmesan cheese: The Parmesan cheese is a key ingredient in this recipe, so be sure to use a good quality cheese that has a strong flavor.
  • Cook the rice until it is al dente: Al dente rice is slightly firm to the bite and has a chewy texture.
  • Add the Parmesan cheese and butter at the end of cooking: This will help the cheese melt and evenly coat the rice.
  • Serve the risotto immediately: Risotto is best served immediately after it is cooked, as it will start to lose its creamy texture as it cools.

Conclusion:

This creamy Parmesan rice with butternut squash is a delicious and easy-to-prepare dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The roasted butternut squash adds a touch of sweetness and flavor to the rice, while the Parmesan cheese and butter make it rich and creamy. This risotto is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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