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Butternut Squash with Cranberries, Walnuts, and Gorgonzola


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  • Author: Deborah Mele
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 to 6 servings 1x

Description

Simply roasted with olive oil, this butternut squash makes a beautiful holiday side with toasted nuts, dried cranberries, and creamy gorgonzola.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 Medium to Large Butternut Squash (Peeled & Cut Into 1 to 1 1/2-inch Dice)
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • Sea Salt & Black Pepper
  • 1 1/2 Teaspoons Finely Chopped Fresh Rosemary
  • 1/2 Cup Chopped Walnuts
  • 1/2 Cup Dried Cranberries
  • 1/2 Cup Gorgonzola Crumbles
  • 2 Teaspoons Chestnut Honey (Optional)
  • Cracked Black Pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and toss the diced squash with the oil, salt, pepper, and rosemary.
  3. Spread the squash over the baking sheet, and bake for 15 minutes.
  4. Remove the pan from the oven, and turn the squash over with a spatula.
  5. Bake the squash for 15 minutes more, then sprinkle with the chopped walnuts.
  6. Bake another 10 minutes then remove from the over and let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes.
  7. Add the cranberries and cheese crumbles to the squash and lightly toss.
  8. Sprinkle with the chestnut honey, then spoon into a serving bowl.
  9. Top the squash with some black pepper and serve warm or at room temperature.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Side