Have you started planning your Thanksgiving menu yet? I’ve been thinking about it some lately and was looking for something a little out of the ordinary. I like to change things up with a new recipe or two from year to year so I’ve been trying out a few new things. Like this butternut squash recipe. It’s definitely a keeper and it’s going on the menu for this year.
This is simply roasted butternut squash tossed with pecans and blue cheese. Easy, quick, and full of flavor! My official taste tester, otherwise known as BeeBop, and I both agreed that it was one of the best ways we’ve found to enjoy butternut squash.
Start by preparing the squash. BeeBop always has to help with this step. Cutting that squash in half takes some muscle! Once you have it in manageable pieces, scoop out all the seeds and the “goo” and peel the squash. For me, it’s easiest to use a vegetable peeler for that task. And a grapefruit spoon makes cleaning the seed cavity very easy.
After you’ve cleaned and peeled the squash, cut it into about 1″ cubes. Put the cubes on a baking sheet, drizzle them with olive oil and sprinkle over the thyme leaves. Toss it well so that all the cubes are coated with olive oil.
Roast the squash in a 425 degree oven for 30-45 minutes or until it’s tender and just lightly golden brown.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the squash cool for a few minutes.
Toss the baked squash with the pecans and blue cheese. Add some additional fresh thyme leaves if desired.
Enjoy!
Roasted butternut squash tossed with pecans and blue cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 4.5 pounds)
- 3 tblsp. olive oil
- 6-8 stems of fresh thyme
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Halve or quarter the squash and scoop out the seeds. Peel and then cut the squash into 1” cubes.
- Put the squash in a single layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with thyme leaves. Toss so that all the squash is coated with oil.
- Roast for 30-45 minutes or until squash is tender.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool briefly. Toss with pecans and blue cheese. Add additional fresh thyme leaves if desired.
Notes
Recipe source: The Cooking Channel
Other butternut squash recipes you might enjoy from around the internet:
- Butternut Squash, Potato, and Roasted Pepper Soup from Creative Culinary
- Roasted Butternut Squash with Rosemary and Balsamic Vinegar from Kalyn’s Kitchen
- Butternut Squash Apple Soup from Elena’s Pantry
- Sweet and Spicy Roasted Butternut Squash from Inspired Taste
- Butternut Squash and Bacon Mac ‘n Cheese from Brown Eyed Baker
- Butternut Squash Lasagna from Cheeky Kitchen
What I was up to…
- One year ago: Apple-Pear Salad
- Two years ago: Caesar Salad Pizza
- Three years ago: Chicken and Dumplings
{ 14 comments… read them below or add one }
I love butternut squash! Love the toppings!
Thanks, Maria. It’s a little bit different but a fantastic combination.
I love finding new ways to eat butternut squash and I never would have dreamed of pairing BNS with blue cheese but it sounds great. Thanks for the idea!
Caught you in my feed again Lana!! :) I bet that’s a terrific flavor combination with the blue cheese!
A fantastic combination, blue cheese and squash goes so well together!
Sounds delicious because of that blue cheese. A must try!
Butternut is my favorite squash, and love it in sweet and savory treats:-) Your recipe looks sooooo good, it would be a perfect dinner for me:-) Hugs, Terra
This sounds absolutely perfect – especially as a Thanksgiving side dish! Some of my favorite flavors all together!
I could happily eat an entire bowl of this!!! Can’t wait till it’s cooler here and I can start digging into fall foods!!!
Why, thank you, Nancy. This was a little different combination with the squash, pecans, and blue cheese, and it turned out to be a new favorite of ours. A little different and very good. Here’s wishing for some cooler weather for you.
Oh my gosh, could this dish be any more stunning in color and in flavors? I could probably eat this every night and never get sick of it :)
So glad you like it!
What a great combination of flavors!
I love the simplicity of this dish, yet the combination of crunchy pecans and cream cheese takes it over the top!