Madison Guerrero
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Hasselback Butternut Squash with Sweet and Savory Flavors
This Sweet and Savory Hasselback Butternut Squash is a delightful dish that combines the natural sweetness of butternut squash with a rich, buttery glaze infused with honey, cinnamon, and garlic. Topped with cranberries and pistachios, it makes for a stunning and delicious side dish or vegetarian main course, perfect for any occasion.
Details
- Diet:vegetarian
- Difficulty:hard
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Occasion:thanksgiving
- Ingredients:14
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Recipe Information
- Prep time20 min.
- Cook time50 min.
- Total time70 min.
- Servings4
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon
- 1 large, peeled, halved lengthwise, and seeded
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 3 tablespoons
- 1/4 cup
- 1/4 cup
- 1 tablespoon
- 1 teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 2 sprigs
- 1/4 cup
- 1/4 cup
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Hasselback Butternut Squash with Sweet and Savory Flavors.
Step 1
Begin by preheating your oven to a toasty 425°F (220°C).
Step 2
Take your butternut squash and give it a good rub with oil, then sprinkle it generously with salt.
Step 3
Position the squash cut-side up on a rimmed baking sheet, adding a splash of water to the pan to keep things moist.
Step 4
Slide the squash into the oven and let it bake for about 20 minutes, just until it starts to soften and release its sweet aroma.
Step 5
While the squash is baking, whip up a delightful glaze.
Step 6
In a small saucepan over medium heat, blend together butter, honey, cinnamon, minced garlic, fresh oregano leaves, dried orange peel, and smoked paprika.
Step 7
Stir the mixture for 1 to 3 minutes until everything is beautifully combined.
Step 8
After 20 minutes, carefully take the squash out of the oven and lower the temperature to 400°F (200°C).
Step 9
Allow the squash to cool for 5 minutes, then grab a sharp knife and make vertical slices in the flesh, being cautious not to cut all the way through.
Step 10
Drizzle half of your luscious glaze over the sliced squash, letting it seep into those warm crevices.
Step 11
Return the squash to the oven for another 10 minutes.
Step 12
Once that time has passed, remove the squash again and gently press down on the top to separate the slices.
Step 13
Drizzle half of the remaining glaze over the top and pop it back in the oven for another 10 minutes.
Step 14
When the squash is perfectly tender and caramelized, take it out and adorn it with fresh oregano sprigs nestled between the slices or perched on top.
Step 15
Finish with a sprinkle of dried cranberries and chopped pistachios, then drizzle with the last of your glaze.
Step 16
Bake for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld into a deliciously sweet and savory masterpiece.
Step 17
Enjoy the delightful transformation of your butternut squash!.