Thanksgiving Recipes: Roasted Honeynut Squash

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Honeynut squash is a really delicious squash that is a hybrid of butternut and buttercup squash. They are small, so it is a perfect individual side dish for Thanksgiving. I love serving different side dishes for Thanksgiving along with the traditional things that my family expects.

Honeynut Squash

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Roasted Honeynut Squash

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword honeynut squash, side dish, thanksgiving

Ingredients

  • 3 Honey nut Squash
  • 2 tbsp Garlic Powder
  • Grated Nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 4-5 sprigs Thyme
  • Salt & Pepper To Taste
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil for Drizzling

Toppings

  • 1/2 cup Roasted Chopped Pecans
  • Honey for Drizzling
  • Gorgonzola Cream

Gorgonzola Cream

  • 2 oz Gorgonzola Dolce
  • 3 tbsp Heavy Cream
  • 3 tbsp Milk
  • Pepper to taste
  • Pinch of Salt

Instructions

  • Cut the honeynut squash in half and deseed. Score the squash in a crosshatch pattern.
  • Season with garlic powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, thyme, salt and pepper. Rub the seasoning into the cuts in the squash. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet cut side down and roast at 400F for 20 minutes or until fork tender.
  • Flip the squash over and drizzle with honey. Place back into the oven at 425℉ for another 8-10 mins.
  • Once out of the oven, drizzle with gorgonzola cream and sprinkle with pecans.

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