The gorgeous orange flesh of butternut squash makes this an attractive and delicious starter
Ingredients
- 1 butternut squash, about 1kg (2lb 4oz), peeled, deseeded and cut into large chunks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 40g (1½ oz) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 25g (1oz) fresh white breadcrumbs
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
WEIGHT CONVERTER
Method
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F, gas mark 6). Toss the squash in the oil then transfer to a roasting tin. Season to taste then bake for 30-40 mins or until tender.
- Meanwhile mix together the Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs.
- Remove the squash from the oven and sprinkle over the Parmesan mixture and place under a medium hot grill for 5 mins or until lightly browned.
Top Tip for making Roasted butternut squash with a parmesan crust
Although some recipes recommend roasting squash with the skins on, it's worth the effort to peel before cooking to give melt-in-the-mouth results.
Trusted, informative, and empathetic – GoodTo is the ultimate online destination for mums. Established in 2007, our 15-year-strong archive of content includes more than 18,000 articles, 1,500 how-to videos, and 7,000 recipes.
-
Pesto-roasted butternut squash
Make our pesto-roasted butternut squash recipe, a veggie highlight packed with plenty of flavour. This easy roasted butternut squash is perfect for sharing!
By GoodtoKnow • Published
-
Spicy butternut squash mash with lentils
Try this flavoursome butternut squash. Add red lentils, chillis and cumin seeds to make this tasty dhal mash...
By GoodtoKnow • Published
-
Butternut squash lasagne
Our butternut squash lasagne makes a great family meal. Soft butternut squash and mature Cheddar cheese packs this pasta dish full of flavour.
By GoodtoKnow • Published
-
Air fryer French toast bites
If you like French toast, you're going to love these air fryer French toast bites - the perfect weekend treat...
By Nathan Anthony • Published
-
Air fryer fish tacos
Say hello to these mouthwatering air fryer fish tacos ready and on the table in just 20 minutes...
By Nathan Anthony • Published
-
Air fryer sweet potato and chorizo hash
Flavoursome brunch or dinner, this air fryer sweet potato and chorizo hash is a 15 minute favourite in the air fryer...
By Nathan Anthony • Published
-
Super cheap patio cleaning hack revealed ahead of UK heatwave
Cleaning fans have revealed the basic supermarket product that can keep your patio clean for less this summer
By Emma Dooney • Published
-
Aldi is selling a slow cooker that's perfect for autumn recipes and only £12.99!
By Naomi Jamieson • Published
-
When does autumn start? First day of autumn 2022
If you're wondering when does autumn start in the UK, we reveal the official date and month that marks the end of summer and the beginning of autumn
By Ellie Hutchings • Last updated