WINTER SQUASH WEDGES WITH GORGONZOLA BUTTER AND HAZELNUTS

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Winter Squash Wedges With Gorgonzola Butter and Hazelnuts image

Any winter squash variety will work-delicata, butternut, acorn, kabocha, etc.-and you don't need to bother peeling it, because most squash varieties have edible skins that become quite tender once cooked.

Provided by Andrea Bemis

Categories     HarperCollins     Dinner     Fall     Winter     Side     Vegetarian     Butter     Hazelnut     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Cheese     Blue Cheese

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

For the Gorgonzola butter:
1 clove of garlic, minced
Sea salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
3 tablespoons Gorgonzola or any blue cheese
For the winter squash:
1½ pounds winter squash, cut into ½ -inch-thick wedges
2 to 3 tablespoons melted butter
Sea salt
Minced parsley for serving
2 tablespoons toasted and crushed hazelnuts
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Make the Gorgonzola butter:
  • In a medium-sized bowl, pound the garlic and a hefty pinch of salt with the back of a spoon until a paste forms. Add the butter and cheese and mix until well incorporated. Set aside.
  • Make the squash:
  • Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and brush the squash wedges with a little melted butter. Add the squash to the skillet and cook, undisturbed, for a few minutes. Once the squash begins to brown up a bit, turn the wedges and continue to cook, turning them every few minutes, until they are tender, about 25 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt.
  • Spoon a thin layer of the Gorgonzola butter onto a platter and top it with the squash. Sprinkle with the minced parsley, hazelnuts, and freshly ground black pepper.

Felicia Leija
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What kind of squash is best for this recipe?


Riley1414yt
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Can this recipe be made ahead of time?


Sardar Ubaid
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I'm allergic to hazelnuts. Can I substitute another nut?


Cute Girl ksjskkks
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This recipe looks complicated. I don't think I'll try it.


Sameer Ali ali
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I'm not sure about this recipe. I'm not a big fan of squash.


OKOWA BILLIONZ
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This recipe sounds delicious. I'm going to make it for dinner tonight.


Flixy
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I'm curious to try this recipe. I've never had squash with gorgonzola butter before.


Chloe Waterston
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This recipe is on my to-cook list. It looks amazing!


Marian Labno
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks delicious.


boxboy br
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Apon via
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I can have it on the table in under an hour.


S. Saad
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. It's elegant and delicious.


Mayank Jha
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I'm not a big fan of squash, but this recipe changed my mind. The gorgonzola butter is amazing!


Lal bux Lal bux
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Aphelele Ntakana
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The squash is always tender and flavorful and the gorgonzola butter is the perfect finishing touch.


Dudul Deb
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The squash was roasted to perfection and the gorgonzola butter added a delicious richness. The hazelnuts added a nice crunch and the fresh herbs brightened up the dish.