Baked Butternut Squash
This cheesy baked butternut squash recipe is prepared for ultimate tenderness and easy prep. With a deliciously cheesy twist, it’s the perfect veggie side dish!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 butternut squash (about 3-pounds), peeled, seeded and cut into 2-inch cubes
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- ¼ cup panko crumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375˚F.
- Coat a 9x13 casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a frying pan. Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic; cook and stir very frequently until the garlic is soft, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- Place the panko crumbs in a bowl. Drizzle the garlic mixture over the crumbs, toss to combine, and set aside.
- Toss the chunks of butternut squash with olive oil; add the cheeses and mix until well combined, then season with salt and pepper. Transfer to the baking dish and sprinkle the top with the panko crumbs.
- Bake uncovered for 40 to 45 minutes or until the squash is tender and lightly browned.
- Remove from oven, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 462mg | Potassium: 489mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 13965IU | Vitamin C: 26.6mg | Calcium: 445mg | Iron: 1.3mg
