Description
Comforting Roasted Butternut Squash Bake brings warm Mediterranean flavors to your dinner table. Smooth layers of golden squash, aromatic herbs, and rich cheese create a delightful experience you’ll savor with every creamy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups butternut squash (peeled, seeded, and cut into bite-sized cubes)
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 4 cloves of garlic (chopped)
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (chopped) or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C), preparing a baking dish for the squash medley.
- Dice the butternut squash into uniform cubes, ensuring even cooking and consistent texture.
- Finely mince the onion and garlic, releasing their aromatic flavors and enhancing the overall depth of the dish.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, gently combine the squash cubes, chopped onion, minced garlic, and fresh thyme leaves, creating a harmonious vegetable blend.
- Pour the heavy cream over the vegetable mixture, then sprinkle grated Parmesan and crumbled feta cheese, distributing them evenly throughout the ingredients.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper, carefully stirring to ensure all components are well-coated and integrated.
- Transfer the creamy vegetable blend into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out in an even layer to promote uniform roasting.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and roast for 35-40 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and bubbling edges that indicate perfect doneness.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bake to rest for 5 minutes, letting the flavors meld and the texture settle.
- Serve the dish warm, offering a luxurious and comforting vegetarian option that’s ideal for intimate dinners or festive gatherings.
Notes
- Customize the dish by using low-fat milk or coconut cream for a lighter version that still maintains incredible richness and flavor.
- Enhance the nutritional profile by adding roasted nuts like pecans or pine nuts on top for extra crunch and protein boost.
- Make it gluten-free by ensuring all cheese and cream ingredients are certified gluten-free, perfect for those with dietary restrictions.
- Elevate the recipe’s versatility by experimenting with different herbs like rosemary or sage instead of thyme for unique flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 232 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg