Baked Squash with Garlic and Parmesan
Elevate your side dish game with this golden, cheesy Baked Squash with Garlic and Parmesan recipe. Featuring tender roasted butternut squash coated in fragrant garlic and a crisp blanket of Parmesan cheese, this dish strikes the perfect balance between earthy sweetness and savory richness. With just a handful of ingredients—including olive oil, fresh parsley, and a sprinkling of salt and pepper—this easy yet elegant recipe is ready in under an hour. Perfect for weeknight dinners or as a holiday side, its warm, nutty flavors pair beautifully with roasted meats or hearty salads. Simple to prepare and visually stunning, this dish will quickly become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium butternut squash
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Peel the butternut squash, cut it in half lengthwise, and remove the seeds. Slice the squash into 1/2-inch thick pieces for even roasting.
Place the squash slices in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle olive oil over the squash and toss to coat evenly.
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the bowl with the squash. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper, then toss again to combine all the flavors.
Spread the seasoned squash slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are not overlapping.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, flipping halfway, until the squash is tender and slightly golden on the edges.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and sprinkle the Parmesan cheese evenly over the squash slices.
Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the baked squash just before serving as a garnish.
Serve warm as a side dish or a light appetizer. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1519 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.2 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.5 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 3120 mg | 136% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 298.4 g | 109% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 90.1 g | 322% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.3 g | ||
| Protein | 57.7 g | 115% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2056 mg | 158% | |
| Iron | 17.5 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 8030 mg | 171% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
