Simply roasted butternut squash, dressed up with fresh thyme, pecans, and blue cheese is what you'll always find on my holiday table.
I learned the hard way that you can execute a successful holiday meal without cooking for days. Plus, and I speak from experience, your family cares less about how much time you spent cooking.
They want you to enjoy family time and the meal - not complaining about how hard you worked at it.
That's why I replaced extravagant dishes like Turducken layered with three different dressings and roasted vegetable gravy, all made from scratch (I will never make this again!) with this butternut squash.
Of course, I serve turkey with traditional sides, but adding this dish really kicks it up a notch. Pecans and blue cheese complement the sweetness of the roasted butternut squash, and it looks as much festive as it tastes.
Make your life during the holidays less complicated, and go with this four-ingredient recipe (if you don't count the oil). It's a time saver as you don't even peel the squash!
I alternate this roasted and butternut squash risotto for Thanksgiving and Christmas. If you're more into sweet potatoes, then you'll love the garlicky, crispy roasted sweet potato recipe. So, do you want to know how to roast butternut squash? Easy!
🛒 Ingredients and Notes
🔪 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Wash and halve the squash, leaving the skin on. Scoop out the seeds then cut into small cubes.
- Put oil into a roasting pan and add squash. Strip two stalks of thyme of their leaves and sprinkle over the squash. Roast in the oven until tender, about 30-45 minutes.
- Remove pan from the oven and transfer the squash to a serving dish. Scatter over with pecans and cheese, tossing together gently. Garnish with remaining stalks of thyme whole or torn into small sprigs.
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Roasted Butternut Squash with Pecans and Blue Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 small butternut squash, about 3 lbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 stalks fresh thyme
- ½ cup pecans
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese, your favorite brand
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Wash and halve the squash, leaving the skin on. Scoop out the seeds then cut into small cubes.
- Put oil into a roasting pan and add squash. Strip two stalks of thyme of their leaves and sprinkle over the squash. Roast in the oven until tender, about 30-45 minutes.
- Remove pan from the oven and transfer the squash to a serving dish. Scatter over with pecans and cheese, tossing together gently. Garnish with remaining stalks of thyme whole or torn into small sprigs.
Kati says
This looks so delicious! I love roasted butternut squash. Thanks for sharing at the Wednesday Showcase party. Pinned for later!
Jas says
Hi, Kati! Thank you for the pin! Hope your week is going great!!!
Kim Clark says
A very tempting recipe Jas! Wish I've seen this sooner it would have appeared on my Thanksgiving. But who cares? I'll make it tomorrow lol! 😀
Jas says
Maybe next time, Kim. I love it throughout fall and winter, holiday or not, lol.
Thomas says
Woa, great mixture. Love the blue cheese, delicious!!!. I am not a good cook but I'll give it a try. Thanks for sharing
Jas says
Thanks, Thomas! You hardly need to be efficient in the kitchen to make this, lol. Hope you'll give it a try 🙂
Zoe Lau says
Love the simplicity of this dish! Might have to try it sometime with my sister! Thank you for making these simple recipes and beautiful blog!
Jas says
Thank you, Zoe! Less is more, right? Thanks for stopping in and have a great day!
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
What is it that makes blue cheese go so well with sweet flavors?? Great recipe! Thanks for sharing on the What's for Dinner Link up! And Happy Thanksgiving!
Jas says
It's a match made in heaven, lol! Thanks for stopping in!
Randi says
The addition of the bleu cheese sounds wonderful!
Thank you for linking up to our Home Matters Link Party!
Have a lovely evening,
Randi A Fresh-Squeezed Life 🙂
#HomeMattersParty
Jas says
Thank you an thanks for hosting, Randy! Hope your weekend is great!
Mary-the boondocks blog says
Jas I want to make this... now! Love butternut squash. It is so fall filling!
Jas says
Make it! My daughter thought the combination was "weird" but then tried it and loved it, lol.
Bam's Kitchen says
Great minds think alike! guess who posted another butternut squash recipe today?! LOL Love your additions of pecans and blue cheese. Sharing, of course!
Jas says
Again? LOL. Coming over right now to check it out! 😀