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Butternut Squash with Bacon and Blue Cheese

Butternut Squash with Bacon and Blue Cheese

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  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Butternut Squash
  • Chef

    TheThinChef's Notes: What savory dish doesn't taste better with the addition of bacon and blue cheese? This came from the desire to serve a savory rendition of the classic Thanksgiving sweet potatoes. Also great...

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Serves 6

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.

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  2. Toss butternut squash with olive oil, salt and pepper on a large, rimmed baking sheet, and roast until squash is soft and edges are golden brown, about 20 minutes, stirring halfway through. Set aside.

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  3. Heat butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add shallots. Cook, stirring often, until shallots are soft and golden. Add garlic, stirring to combine. Cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

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  4. Toss cooked shallot and garlic with butternut squash. Fold in thyme, sage, blue cheese and bacon. Serve immediately.

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4 Comments on Butternut Squash with Bacon and Blue Cheese

Kay_at_lake Reply

About half the recipes in this contest have made my must-try list. This one quickly moved to the top of said list. Given how the recipes keep coming in, it may not stay there long, but it's sure there now!

Me2 Reply

There really are a lot of submissions for this one! If you do get around to trying this one, let me know. It comes together really quickly!

Ab_sum Reply

Great combinations of flavor!

Me2 Reply

I think so :) sweet squash + bacon + blue cheese = love, in my book.

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