Best Goat Cheese And Rosemary Mashed Butternut Squash Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH HERB OIL AND GOAT CHEESE



Roasted Butternut Squash with Herb Oil and Goat Cheese image

This roasted butternut squash recipe is perfect for a dinner party-serving on a large platter encourages second helpings and all the half portions, tastes, and just-one-more bites that follow.

Provided by Andrew Tarlow

Categories     Bon Appétit     Butternut Squash     Goat Cheese     Side     Thanksgiving     Fall     Oregano

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large butternut squash or other large winter squash (about 4 pounds), scrubbed
1 garlic clove, finely grated
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped marjoram or oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar, divided
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
3 ounces fresh goat cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Place squash on a rimmed baking sheet and roast, turning once, until tender, 35-45 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, whisk garlic, oil, parsley, marjoram, and 1/2 tsp. vinegar in a small bowl to combine; season herb oil with salt and pepper.
  • Halve squash lengthwise and scrape out seeds. Using a large metal spoon, scoop out large pieces of flesh and place in a large bowl; discard skin. Add remaining 1 tsp. vinegar and gently toss to coat; season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer squash to a platter and drizzle with herb oil. Crumble goat cheese over.
  • Do Ahead
  • Herb oil can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

ROASTED HERBED SQUASH WITH GOAT CHEESE



Roasted Herbed Squash with Goat Cheese image

Cooking is a hobby I'm so happy to share with my toddler. She (and all our Christmas Eve party guests) heartily approved of this new potluck favorite. Any type of winter squash works here. -Lindsay Oberhausen, Lexington, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium acorn squash (about 1-1/2 pounds each), peeled and cut into 2-inch cubes
1 large butternut squash (5 to 6 pounds), peeled and cut into 2-inch cubes
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme
2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 log (11 ounces) fresh goat cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon maple syrup, warmed slightly

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Toss squashes with oil and seasonings. Transfer to 2 foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pans., Roast squash, stirring once, until soft and some pieces are caramelized, 30-35 minutes. Switch position of pans midway through roasting to ensure even doneness. If a darker color is desired, broil 3-4 in. from heat 2-4 minutes., Cool slightly. To serve, add goat cheese to squash; gently toss. Sprinkle with parsley; drizzle with maple syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 715mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

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