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Butternut Squash Bake

Butternut Squash Bake

The ultimate comfort food, Butternut Squash Bake is creamy, cheesy, and full of roasted flavors. This easy weeknight dinner will warm your heart and delight your taste buds. Make it tonight to enjoy a taste of fall in every bite!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium butternut squash peeled, seeded, and cubed (about 5 cups)
  • 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 5 medium shallots peeled and thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
  • 3 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons chopped sage
  • 4 ounces goat cheese
  • 2 tablespoons roughly chopped pistachios
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Equipment

  • 9 x 9 baking dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. Add the butternut squash to a 9×9 baking dish. Toss with 2 teaspoons of the olive oil, ½ teaspoon Kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper. Transfer to the oven to roast until tender, about 30-35 minutes. Stir halfway through.
  3. In the meantime, heat the remaining 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add the shallots and ¼ teaspoon of Kosher salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and beginning to brown, about 15 minutes. Turn the heat down to medium low and add the garlic, balsamic vinegar, and sage; stir to incorporate. Cook until the garlic is beginning to soften and the vinegar is absorbed, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  4. Remove the roasted squash from the oven. Stir in the shallot. Crumble the goat cheese on top of the squash mixture then top with the pistachios. Return to the oven until the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.
  5. Remove from the oven and serve.

Notes

  • Tip 1: You can easily double this and make it in a 9×13” baking dish.
  • Tip 2: This makes about 4 cups (about a heaping ⅔ cup per serving).