This roasted butternut squash recipe will impress your guests whatever the occasion. Butternut squash has never been so spectacular!
by Christina Cherrier–Updated Nov 13, 2023
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By Christina Cherrier
Updated Nov 13, 2023
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Roasted butternut squash with garlic butter — Easy and SO delicious! The holidays are fast approaching, and if you’re looking for a striking side dish that will impress your guests, you’ve just found it! This roasted butternut squash cut Hasselback-style is a holiday-worthy twist on the famous Hasselback potatoes. With a buttery garlic sauce enhanced by a kick of cajun spices, the delicate butternut flesh develops wonderful flavors. No matter what the occasion this butternut squash recipe will be the star of any table you put it on.
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Ingredients list for theGarlic Roasted Butternut Squash recipe
- 1 large (2 to 3 lbs)butternut squash
- 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 pinch of salt
- Pinch of cajunseasoning
- 3 dashes ground black pepper
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
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Directions
1.To make the roasted butternut squash recipe: Preheat your oven to 420°F (215°C). Cut squash lengthwise with a large sharp knife and scoop out seeds with a melon baller. Using a peeler, remove skin and white pith. Brushwith oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Arrange butternut halves cut side down in a prepared baking pan side by side and roast until softened, about 20 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine melted butter, oil cajun seasoning, minced garlic, and crushed black pepper. Set aside.
3.Remove squash from oven and transfer to a cutting board and allow tocool slightly. Using a sharp knife, cut slits 2 or 3mm apart in the squash, cutting almost but not all the way through. You can place the handles of twowooden spoons alongside the squash to act as a guard to prevent cutting through. Transfer to the baking pan and brush with the cajungarlic butter sauce. Make sure to coat well and between the slices.
4. Roast butternut squash halves, basting with the cooking juiceevery 8-10 minutes, for 25-30 minutes. You can turn on the broiler for a few minutes to slightly grill the top at the end of cooking. Serve the roasted butternut squash topped with fresh chopped parsley and a sprinkle of kosher salt. Enjoy!
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Tips for the roasted butternut squash recipe
This roasted Hasselback butternut squash recipe is a perfect, delicious, and unique addition to your Thanksgiving table (or any Holiday table by the way). Here are a few tips to make it incredible:
- Instead of cutting through the squash raw, it is easier to begin roasting the butternut squash for 20 minutes to soften it up first. This makes the squash much easier to cut through.
- Try making slices as thin as possible, this will greatly improve the presentation of the roasted butternut squash.
- Roasting time depends on the size of your butternut squash. Check carefullytoward the end of cooking time so the slices are cooked but still firm.
What to serve with the roasted butternut squash
The mild taste of butternut pairs well with almost anything. Curried fish, grilled meat and poultry, roasts, and any Holiday main, like a Thanksgiving turkey!
How to make the roasted butternut squash ahead?
If you’re hosting a party, you might want to make the butternut squash a little ahead of time. To do soroast the butternut squash through step 1, then remove it from the oven and allow it to cool, then keep it in the refrigerator, covered for 1-2 days. When you’re ready, remove the butternut squash from the refrigerator and make the slices while you preheat your oven to 420ºF (215ºC). Then follow the recipe with the remaining steps to roast the butternut.
How to store the Hasselback butternut squash leftovers?
you can keep the roasted butternut squash leftovers for 2 days in an airtight container in your refrigerator. Reheat in the oven, covered, for 10 – 20 minutes.
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Antoinette
2022-11-09 09:43:54
This receipe was simple to make and so delicious! I used vegan butter, Tuscan olive oil, and granulated garlic as that's what I had on hand. I paired it with a black bean stew with my garden tomato and peppers, pita, and hummus. I'll be making this again and again!
Judy
2022-03-31 05:07:43
This looks stellar! Absolutely eye-catching. Method is amazing, including the tip to put wooden spoon handle along side the squash to prevent cutting all the way through. The only addition I would make to the recipe is to add some spiced broken roasted pecan pieces. I have a perfect specimen to try this recipe. Looking forward to it. And the effort as well. Thanks.
Louise
2022-01-27 03:30:11
Fabulous garlic, buttery taste. First time I’ve cooked butternut squash and I loved it. I tried it again with frozen squash but it wasn’t the same. I’ll only use fresh from now on.
Luna
2021-03-22 17:00:37
Perfect recipe, it was delicious! We had it with a side of chicken breast
Jennifer Zaragoza
2020-12-21 18:49:22
I followed this recipe step by step and it was absolutely DELICIOUS and the squash came out so soft it just fell apart in my mouth! I paired it with some meatless grounds. I cooked in butter, minced garlic, and some cayenne pepper to slightly mimic the Squash recipe. Then I served it 1/4 of the squash in a bowl with left over pasta. Such an amazing and simple dish and so easy to mix it with anything else you may have in the fridge. A true 10/10 would recommend!
Linda-Lee
2020-11-12 16:26:22
Instead of garlic n cajun i did brown sugar n cinnamon like a sweet potato was so awesome
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