Butternut Squash Cornbread Food

BUTTERNUT SQUASH CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Generously spray 8-inch square or round pan with cooking spray.
• In medium bowl, mix all ingredients until blended. Spread in pan.
• Bake 16 to 18 minutes or until light golden brown. Serve warm.

CORNBREAD-STUFFED ROASTED SQUASH

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
• 2. Spread the cornbread cubes over a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and toasted. Set aside to cool on a wire rack. Leave the oven on but reduce the temperature to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with foil or a silicone baking mat.
• 3. Meanwhile, combine the cranberries and currants with 1 cup boiling water in a heatproof bowl and let sit for 30 minutes to rehydrate. Drain well.
• 4. Halve each squash. Discard the seeds and membranes and place cut side down on the baking sheet. Roast for 30 minutes, or until the squash is just tender. Leave the oven on.
• 5. Meanwhile, wet-chop the vegetables: Fill the Vitamix container with water up to the 5-cup (1.2-L) mark, add the onion, and secure the lid. Select Variable 8. Use the On/Off switch to quickly pulse 3 times. Drain well and repeat the process with the celery (3 pulses) and carrot (4 pulses), draining thoroughly in a colander.
• 6. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, celery, carrot, sage, and garlic and cook until the vegetables are softened and the onion is translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
• 7. Mix together the toasted cornbread, cranberry-currant mixture, sautéed vegetables, broth, pecans, parsley, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
• 8. Divide the stuffing among the squash halves. Place the squash in a large serving/baking dish, stuffing side up, and bake for 30 minutes, or until the squash is tender and the stuffing is golden brown.

SQUASH CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Place squash in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 3-5 minutes or until tender. Drain and squeeze dry., In a large bowl, combine cornbread mixes and eggs. Fold in the squash, cheeses, onion, salt and pepper. , Pour into two 8-in. square baking pans coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , Serve warm or cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Wrap in foil and freeze for up to 3 months., To use frozen bread: Thaw at room temperature. Serve warm. ,

SQUASH CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a muffin tin with paper baking cups.
• Mix half-and-half, cornmeal, whole wheat flour, olive oil, all-purpose flour, eggs, sugar, salt, and baking soda together in a large bowl. Add grated zucchini last. Spoon batter into the lined muffin cups.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 20 minutes.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Combine corn meal, flour, baking powder, spices & salt.
• Cream butter, add sugar & beat until light.
• Add eggs, lemon juice, squash and milk until combined.
• Gradually add dry ingredient until well combined.
• Pour batter into a buttered loaf pan & bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 50 minute or until a knife inserted comes clean. Cool 10 minute before serving.
• If using a cast iron skillet, grease skillet and preheat in 350 degree oven. Pour batter in hot skillet and bake until a knife inserted comes clean.

VEGETARIAN SKILLET CHILI TOPPED WITH CORNBREAD

Steps:

• For the chili: Heat the oil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the squash and a pinch of salt and black pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the squash is tender and browned in spots, about 8 minutes. Remove the squash from the pan and set aside.
• Reduce the heat to medium. Add the garlic and onion and cook, stirring often, until the onion is soft, about 8 minutes. Add the chili powder (use less if you like milder chili) and cumin and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the vegetable stock, tomatoes, beans, sugar and cooked squash and bring to a simmer. Cook until all of the vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened, about 30 minutes. (If the liquid reduces to less than three-quarters of the way up the sides of the squash, stir in a little water.) Stir in the baby spinach by the handful until all is incorporated and wilted.
• For the cornbread topping: Meanwhile, position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Whisk the cornmeal, flour, baking soda, sugar and 1 teaspoon salt together in a medium bowl. Whisk the milk, sour cream and egg together in another bowl. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, whisking until well combined. Stir in the melted butter and Cheddar. Drop spoonfuls of the batter on top of the chili, leaving space in between. (The batter will not completely cover the chili.)
• Bake until the cornbread is golden brown and springs back when touched and the chili is hot and bubbly, about 18 minutes. Serve with more sour cream and pickled jalapenos.

WHOLE STUFFED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone mat and place a rack on top.
• Halve the butternut squash lengthwise. Remove the seeds and discard. Using a melon baller, cut a channel into the neck of the squash, leaving a 3/4-inch border of flesh on the sides and bottom. Save the removed squash for another use or discard. Season the flesh with salt and pepper.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat in a small skillet. Add the celery and onions and cook just until softened, about 3 minutes. Combine the celery and onions, cornbread, rosemary, thyme, sage, cranberries and pecans in a bowl and toss to combine well. Add the vegetable stock and mix just until moistened and combined. Season with salt and pepper.
• Line the bottom of each butternut squash half with a layer of green beans. Top with the cornbread filling. Lay the carrot down the middle of 1 of the squash halves. Spread about 1 teaspoon of the butter over the carrot (enough to generously coat) and dot the cornbread mixture evenly with the remaining butter. Sprinkle the carrot with the brown sugar. Slide the squash pieces next to each other and carefully close the butternut squash and lay on one side. Tie in the middle and at each end with butcher's twine.
• Crumple a piece of aluminum foil into a 24-inch-long "snake". Curl this around and place on the prepared rack. Nestle the squash inside it so the squash sits flat on the rack and doesn't roll.
• Drizzle the whole squash with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Roast until a knife easily slides through all of the layers, 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let it sit for 10 minutes. Slice crosswise and serve.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH CORNBREAD

Steps:

• 1) Grease a cast iron skillet, 8-inch baking pan or deep-dish pie plate. Heat oven to 375°.
• 2) In a mixing bowl combine cornmeal, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, raw honey*, egg, buttermilk, squash, and oil. *(If you use kefir in this recipe, use 1/2 cup raw honey. If you use buttermilk, use 1/4 cup raw honey. If you want your cornbread on the sweet side, add more than listed here.)
• 3) Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients; mix until blended. Batter will be thick, but easy enough to pour.
• 4) Spread batter in the prepared baking pan. Bake for about 30 minutes, until golden and just cooked through in the middle but not overcooked. If using a 9 x 9 pan or smaller pan, it takes about 5 minutes longer to cook. Enjoy!

BUTTERNUT SQUASH CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Grease an 8-inch square baking pan or deep-dish pie plate or spray it with nonstick cooking spray. Heat oven to 375 F (190 C/Gas 5).
• In a mixing bowl combine the cornmeal, flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and brown sugar.
• In another bowl, whisk together the egg, 1/2 cup of the buttermilk, the mashed squash, and vegetable oil.
• Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients; mix until well blended, adding more buttermilk if needed. The batter will be thick, but easy to stir by hand.
• Spread batter in the prepared baking pan.
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until nicely browned.
• This is a delicious cornbread for fall and winter dishes. Serve it with beans, greens, soups, or chili. Tips and Variations

CORNBREAD SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In large skillet, combine squash, onion, garlic, vinegar and Worcestershire and saute until tender and lightly caramelized.
• Drain excess liquid off into a large pan and reduce it over low heat.
• Add butter to the reduction, stirring to combine and mix the flavors until the butter is melted.
• Remove from heat to cool, then whisk in cream, beaten eggs, salt and sugar.
• Add in the cornbread, cheese, and drained squash mixture and combine until well mixed.
• Spread into a 9 x 13 casserole dish.
• Toss crackers with melted butter until well coated and spread across top of casserole.
• Place in oven and bake 40 minutes or until done.

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND CORN SALAD WITH CRANBERRIES AND CILANTRO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Arrange butternut squash into a single layer onto a baking pan. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil on top. Wrap each ear of corn in aluminum foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender, about 15 minutes. Continue cooking corn until charred, about 15 minutes more.
• Cut corn kernels off cob; place in a container with the butternut squash.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add red onion; cook and stir until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add cranberries; cook and stir until soft and slightly plump, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer onion and cranberries to the squash mixture.
• Combine the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, chile paste, garlic powder, vinegar, and paprika in a bowl. Toss with the cranberry-squash mixture. Mix cilantro into the salad.

CORNBREAD CASSEROLE AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH, MUSHROOMS, AND ANCHO MOLE

Steps:

• For filling:
• Heat oil in large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions; sauté until golden, about 10 minutes. Add mushrooms; sauté until tender, about 10 minutes. Add sage, thyme, garlic, and cumin; stir 1 minute. Add squash, beans, tomatoes with juice, and 1/2 cup water; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer 8 minutes. Uncover and simmer until vegetables are tender and most of liquid has evaporated but mixture is still very moist, about 12 minutes. Season filling generously with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Cover; chill.)
• For cornbread:
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 15x10x2-inch glass baking dish. Mix Masa Harina, cornmeal, salt, and baking powder in large bowl. Whisk 4 1/4 cups water, 6 tablespoons melted butter, eggs, and egg yolk in another large bowl to blend. Stir egg mixture into Masa Harina mixture. Stir in cheese and parsley, adding more water by tablespoonfuls as needed to form thick moist dough.
• Transfer 4 cups dough to prepared baking dish. Place large piece of plastic wrap atop dough. Using plastic as aid, press dough evenly over bottom and 3/4 of the way up sides of dish; peel off plastic. Spoon filling into dough in dish, spreading evenly. Spoon remaining dough in small dollops atop filling. Using offset spatula, gently spread dollops evenly over filling to cover. Press top and bottom dough together at edges to seal, enclosing filling. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)
• Brush top of casserole with 4 tablespoons melted butter. Bake until dough is light golden and casserole is heated through, about 1 hour (or about 1 hour 15 minutes if chilled). Cool 10 minutes. Cut into squares; serve with Ancho Mole.

CORN BREAD AND SQUASH STUFFING

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees. If baking stuffing outside bird, grease a 2-quart casserole, large gratin dish or 9-by-13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
• Grease a rimmed baking sheet with a little olive oil or butter and spread out corn bread. Bake corn bread, tossing occasionally with a spatula, for 20 to 30 minutes, until it's toasted and a little crisp in places. Remove from oven and let cool.
• In a large bowl, combine corn bread, squash or pumpkin, cranberries, seeds or nuts, and sage. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Stir remaining oil or butter and the syrup or honey into cream or half-and-half and drizzle over stuffing mixture, stirring to lightly moisten everything. Do not saturate it, just soften it. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
• Place stuffing in bird and bake. Or put stuffing in prepared pan, cover tightly with foil and bake until hot, 25 to 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until mixture bubbles and top is browned, another 10 to 15 minutes.