Baked Butternut Squash With Parmesan Cheese Recipes

PARMESAN BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Place squash and water in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, covered, on high 15-17 minutes or until tender; drain., Preheat broiler. Transfer squash to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Toss bread crumbs with cheese, salt and pepper; sprinkle over squash. Broil 3-4 in. from heat 1-2 minutes or until topping is golden brown.

PARMESAN-BUTTERNUT SQUASH GRATIN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Peel, halve lengthwise and seed squash; cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Arrange with slices overlapping slightly in bottom of baking dish.
• In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Reduce heat to low. Add garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until garlic is soft and butter is infused with garlic flavor. Do not let butter brown.
• In small bowl, mix bread crumbs, cheese and 1 tablespoon of the butter-garlic mixture.
• Brush squash slices with remaining butter-garlic mixture. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and bread crumb mixture.
• Bake uncovered 30 to 40 minutes or until squash is tender when pierced with fork. Increase oven temperature to 425°F; bake 5 to 10 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Before serving, sprinkle parsley over top.

BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH PARMESAN CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425ºF.
• Toss squash with 2 tsp. oil on rimmed baking sheet; spread evenly onto bottom of baking sheet. Bake 20 min.
• Add onions, pepper and remaining oil; mix lightly. Spread to form even layer on bottom of pan. Bake 20 min. or until vegetables are tender.
• Drizzle with broth; mix lightly. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan; toss to coat. Transfer to serving bowl; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.

ARUGULA SALAD WITH ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND PARMESAN CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Toss butternut squash with 1 tablespoon oil and spread on a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until squash is soft, about 30 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes.
• Stir together remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper for the dressing.
• Combine squash and arugula in a salad bowl, drizzle with dressing, and mix to combine. Serve topped with shaved Parmesan.

PARMESAN-ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F with rack in middle.
• Toss squash with cream, sage, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper in a 2-quart shallow baking dish. Bake, covered, 30 minutes.
• Stir in half of cheese and sprinkle remainder on top. Roast, uncovered, until squash is tender and beginning to brown, about 20 minutes. Let stand about 5 minutes before serving (cream will thicken).
• Cooks note: Butternut squash can be cut 1 day ahead and chilled in sealable bags. If you're making this entire menu, squash can be roasted at same time as mushroom and farro pie. Use upper and lower thirds of oven, switching position halfway through.