BUTTERNUT SQUASH BAKE

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Before I knew the difference between a butternut squash and spaghetti squash, I bought the former by accident and discovered the taste was much better than spaghetti squash in this recipe. There are other spaghetti squash recipes posted but IMHO this is simpler, lighter and fresher tasting. There is less clean-up involved too. I think the original recipe was based off one I found in The New Basics cookbook.

Provided by Kumquat the Cats fr

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large butternut squash (aka pumpkin squash)
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 1/2 cups part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
4 -5 scallions, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Cut squash in half, scoop out seeds, peel and cut into 1-inch cubes. (Received a suggestion from a more experienced chef here on 'zaar, peeling will be easier if squash is cut into smaller chunks first.).
  • Toss with garlic and olive oil and pour mixture into 2 quart baking dish.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring twice. Meanwhile, chop tomatoes.
  • Remove baking dish from oven, add salt and pepper and mash the squash up a bit with the back of a spoon. In the following order, top with tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, parmesan and scallions.
  • Return to oven and bake, uncovered, for 30 more minutes or until hot and bubbly and cheese has melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.9, Fat 17, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 60, Sodium 932.9, Carbohydrate 46.2, Fiber 8, Sugar 10.5, Protein 27.4

R.L.F. Productions
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This is the best butternut squash bake I've ever had! I will definitely be making this again and again.


Lucci Perea
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5 stars! This recipe is a keeper!


Haroon Honey
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy butternut squash dish.


Nilu Gupta
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This is a great recipe for a fall side dish. The squash is perfectly tender and the crispy topping adds a nice touch of flavor.


Karen nyamadzawo
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This was my first time making butternut squash bake and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious.


Sachin randhawa
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The squash is so tender and flavorful, and the crispy topping is the perfect finishing touch.


King Jobsi
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This was a great way to use up some butternut squash that I had on hand. The dish was easy to make and turned out delicious.


Lil Jay
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I wasn't sure how I would like this, but I was pleasantly surprised! The butternut squash was so tender and flavorful, and the crispy topping was a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Freya Roberts
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! I especially liked the crispy topping.


Mansoor Jan
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I made this last night and it was delicious! I used a bit less butter and it was still plenty rich. The squash was so tender and the topping was crispy and flavorful.


Aero Matos
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This butternut squash bake was a hit with my family! The squash was perfectly tender and flavorful, and the crispy topping added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.