Crusted Butternut Squash

9 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 butternut squash (about 2 lbs.)
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 12 teaspoon ground nutmeg, fresh
  • 13 cup fresh breadcrumb (can use Panko)
  • 12 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 minced garlic clove
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped
  • 14 cup fresh thyme leave
  • salt and pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    Oven to 400.
  2. 2
    Peel the squash (vegetable peeler works great).
  3. 3
    Slice it in half length wise and discard the seeds.
  4. 4
    Cut into 1/4'' slices.
  5. 5
    On a parchment lined baking tray, pile the squash, drizzle the olive oil and the nutmeg and toss everything to coat evenly.
  6. 6
    All should have a thin coat of oil, amount may vary based on size of the squash.
  7. 7
    Spread them out in a single layer on the baking tray.
  8. 8
    You may need to use two, too much overlap won't yield a crunchy crust.
  9. 9
    In a food processor (or magic bullet) pulse together the breadcrumbs, parmesan, garlic, both herbs, a few pinches of salt and a lot of fresh black pepper.
  10. 10
    Sprinkle the topping on the squash.
  11. 11
    Bake for about 25-30 minutes until the tops are browned and the squash is cooked.

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