Hasselback Butternut Squash Two Ways Food

HASSELBACK BUTTERNUT SQUASH, TWO WAYS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Slice the squash down the center lengthwise. Remove the seeds from the inside and peel the outside. Place the squash on a baking sheet, cut-side down, and rub them with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
• Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, just until the squash is tender enough to slice into.
• Let the squash cool slightly until they are cool enough to manage. Place one squash on a baking sheet and lay a butter knife on each side. This will allow you to make slices in the squash without cutting the whole way through.
• Make tiny slices in the squash about 1/8 inch apart. This takes some time, but looks so pretty! Gently place the squash back on the baking sheet and repeat with the remaining squash.
• Drizzle the squash with olive oil again. Sprinkle two halves with the cinnamon and the nutmeg. Sprinkle the other two halves with the sage and nutmeg. Roast the squash for 20 minutes.
• While the squash is roasting this time, prepare your glazes. Place the butter, maple syrup and pecans in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then turn off the heat and let it cool.
• To brown the butter, place butter in a small saucepan over medium heat and immediately begin whisking. Stir as it bubbles, and after 2 to 3 minutes or so you should see brown bits appear on the bottom of the pan. Remove from heat immediately and drop half of the sage leaves in.
• After 20 minutes, remove the squash. Drizzle two of the squash with half of the pecan mixture and the other two with half of the brown butter sage. Return to the oven and roast for another 20 to 30 minutes, or until the squash are fork tender.
• To serve, very carefully remove the squash from the baking sheet (I use spatulas!) and transfer them to a platter. Use the remaining glaze and sage butter on the squash to finish them off. Serve!

HASSELBACK BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F. Line a sheet tray with parchment.
• Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop the seeds. Peel the squash then place it on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and rub the olive oil over the squash to evenly coat. Season with salt and pepper then place cut side up on the tray. Bake for 15 minutes, then flip and continue to cook until the squash begins to soften and get some color, about 5 minutes.
• In the meantime, make the glaze. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Brown the butter by allowing it to cook for an additional 2 minutes while swirling the pan occasionally. Add the herbs and briefly toast, about 30 seconds, then pour in the syrup, vinegar and chili flakes. Bring to a strong simmer and cook until reduced and thick enough to coat a spoon, about 2 minutes. Set aside.
• Remove the squash from the oven and allow to cool slightly. When cool enough to handle, remove to a cutting board with the flat side down. Slice the squash, taking care not to slice all the way through. Place into a baking dish and pour half of the glaze over the squash, tucking the herbs between the slices.
• Bake for 10 minutes then pull out of the oven and baste with the pan juices. Brush more of the glaze on then continue to bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the squash is cooked through. Brush on any remaining glaze, sprinkle with crunchy salt and serve.

HASSELBACK BUTTERNUT SQUASH RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients. Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 425 F.
• Peel the butternut squash. Make sure to peel down to the brightest orange layer, getting rid of all of the peel, otherwise the squash will be tough when cooked.
• Cut the squash in half lengthwise using a sharp knife.
• Scoop out the seeds and strings from the inside of the squash. Reserve the seeds for roasting , if desired.
• Place half of the squash cut-side down on a flat surface. Place a chopstick on either side of the squash. Make sure to place it as close to the squash as you can. This will prevent you from cutting all the way through the squash and helps you make the cuts uniform.
• Slice the squash straight down until your knife stops at the chopsticks. Place each cut as close together as you can, about 1/8 of an inch is ideal. If you want to get super exact, you can put a ruler next to the squash. Repeat with the other half.
• Place the squash on a large foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Pat the top dry with a paper towel. Brush the top of the squash with the melted butter. Gently separate the cuts with your fingers and brush more butter in between the layers. Season with salt.
• Press the brown sugar evenly over the top of the squash. You can also add more in between the layers, if desired. Bake until tender, about 45 minutes.
• Brush any glaze from the pan over the squash. Top with more salt, if desired. Thinly slice the sage leaves. Garnish the squash with the walnuts and sage leaves. Serve immediately.

HASSELBACK BUTTERNUT SQUASH RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425˚F (220˚C). Place a rack in the upper third of the oven.
• Using a vegetable peeler, peel the skin and the white flesh directly beneath the skin from the butternut squash until the deep orange flesh is exposed. Leave the stem intact if possible. Cut the squash in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds and pulp.
• Place the squash cut-side down on a rimmed baking sheet and pour in the water. Bake the squash for 20 minutes, until the flesh is softened but not fully cooked. This par-cooking will making the cutting much easier.
• Cool the squash until it can be safely handled with your bare hands. Place one squash half cut-side down on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut very thin slits, about ⅛-inch (3 MM) wide, about ¾ of the way through the squash, being careful not to cut all the way through. Repeat with the second half.
• Grease the baking sheet with olive oil and return the squash to the pan, cut-side down. Brush more olive oil all over the squash. Season with salt and pepper.
• Bake for another 35 minutes, until the squash is fork tender and golden brown on top.
• While the squash finishes baking, make the sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the shallots, season with salt, and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring, until they begin to caramelize.
• Add the mustard, maple syrup, and apple cider vinegar and whisk to combine. Simmer for 3 minutes, until the sauce is slightly reduced and thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from the heat.
• Drizzle the warm sauce over the butternut squash, making sure to get the sauce in between the slits as best you can. Top with the hazelnuts, pomegranate seeds, and chives. Serve warm.
• Enjoy!

HASSELBACK BUTTERNUT SQUASH

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.

SWEET AND SAVORY HASSELBACK BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Rub oil over squash and season with salt. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and add water.
• Bake in the preheated oven until softened, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine butter, honey, cinnamon, garlic, oregano leaves, orange peel, and paprika in a small saucepan over medium heat. Heat sauce until combined, 1 to 3 minutes.
• Remove squash from oven and reduce heat to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Allow squash to cool for 5 minutes.
• Slice squash partway through vertically, leaving the bottom portion attached. Drizzle with 1/2 the sauce. Return to the hot oven and bake 10 minutes more.
• Remove from the oven and press gently on the squash to separate slices. Drizzle 1/2 of the remaining sauce on top and return to the hot oven. Bake 10 more minutes.
• Remove from oven and tuck oregano sprigs between slices or lay on top. Sprinkle with cranberries and pistachios and drizzle with remaining glaze.
• Bake in the hot oven 10 minutes more.