Cheesy Baked Butternut Squash
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Chunks of butternut squash tossed with parmesan cheese and white cheddar together with a sprinkle of delicious garlicky breadcrumbs.
Ingredients
- 1 butternut squash (about 3-pounds), peeled, seeded and cut into 2-inch cubes
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
- 1/4 cup panko crumbs
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- salt and fresh ground pepper , to taste
- fresh parsley , for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Coat a 9x13 casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- Melt butter in a frying pan.
- Reduce heat to low and add garlic; cook until garlic is soft, about 2 minutes.
- Place panko crumbs in a bowl and drizzle melted butter-mixture over the crumbs; toss to combine and set aside.
- Toss chunks of butternut squash with olive oil; add cheeses and mix until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer to previously prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle with prepared panko crumbs.
- Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until squash is tender and lightly browned.
- Remove from oven.
- Garnish with parsley.
- Serve.
Notes
RECIPE SOURCE: DIETHOOD
Nutrition Facts
Cheesy Baked Butternut Squash
Amount Per Serving
Calories 356
Calories from Fat 243
% Daily Value*
Fat 27g42%
Saturated Fat 14g70%
Cholesterol 68mg23%
Sodium 462mg19%
Potassium 489mg14%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 13g26%
Vitamin A 13965IU279%
Vitamin C 26.6mg32%
Calcium 445mg45%
Iron 1.3mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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