cheesy butternut squash bake

Hilo, HI
Updated on Nov 19, 2011

I found this recipe on a recipe site a few yrs go & got up to cooking it.The first time it didnt look so good. Was to soft but good. As time went by I got better at making it. Now I make it a few times a yr. I love it.

prep time 25 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method ---
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 pound butternut squash
  • 1/4 cup butter, room temperature
  • 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup parsley, freshy chopped

How To Make cheesy butternut squash bake

  • Step 1
    First preheat the oven to 375F. Then spray a 13x9 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Then peel, halve lengthwise & seed the squash. Then cut into 1/2 inch thick slices. Then arrange in the baking dish with the slices overlapping kind of.
  • Step 2
    Next in a 2 quart saucepan melt the butter over medium heat. Lower the heat to low, add in the garlic & cook for about 2 to 3 mins. Stirring occasoinaly until garlic is soft & butter is infused with the garlic. Do not letthe butter trun brown.
  • Step 3
    Next in a small bowl mix the bread crumbs,cheese & 1 Tbsp. on the garlic butter mixture. Then brush the squash with the remaining garlic butter mixture. Sprinkle with salt, pepper & bread crumb mixture.
  • Step 4
    Then bake uncovered for abotu 30 to 40 mins or until squash is fork tender. Then increase the temperature to 425F. Then bake for about 5 to 10 mins or utnil lightly browned. Then sprinkle with the parsely just before serving.

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