HASSELBACK BUTTERNUT SQUASH

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Squash makes the perfect holiday side dish, especially when it's Hasselback butternut squash! The thin slits cut into each half allow the butter, maple syrup, brown sugar and ground chipotle mixture to get in every single nook and cranny. This is one side that everyone at your holiday table will be excited to gobble up! —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium butternut squash (about 4 pounds)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon finely ground sea salt
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
Fried sage leaves, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Peel squash. Cut lengthwise in half; remove and discard seeds. Place squash, cut side down, in a 13x9-in. baking pan or shallow roasting pan. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes. Let cool 15 minutes., Cut squash crosswise into 1/8-in. slices, leaving them intact at the bottom. Combine remaining ingredients; brush over squash. Bake until tender, 30-40 minutes longer. If desired, top with fried sage leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

ansar bhai
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices to the squash and it turned out much better.


Zach Anderson
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Delicious! The squash was cooked perfectly and the Parmesan crust was crispy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Mehak Asif
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This recipe was easy to follow and the squash turned out great. The Parmesan crust was a nice touch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Emma Hessen
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The squash is always tender and flavorful, and the Parmesan crust is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe.


Shardai Duckett
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Delicious! The squash was cooked perfectly and the Parmesan crust was crispy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Cool creeper
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This recipe was easy to follow and the squash turned out great. The Parmesan crust was a nice touch. I would definitely make this again.


Esther Aduse
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I love this recipe! The squash is always tender and flavorful, and the Parmesan crust is the perfect finishing touch. I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit.


Real STAR Gh
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This was a great recipe! The squash was perfectly cooked and the Parmesan crust was so crispy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.


Talib Hussain Dahri
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I'm not usually a fan of butternut squash, but this recipe changed my mind. The squash was so delicious and the Parmesan crust was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Adesuwa Wilson
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This Hasselback butternut squash recipe was a hit! The squash was perfectly tender and flavorful, and the crispy Parmesan crust was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.