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Parmesan Butternut Squash is an easy vegetable side dish with tender butternut squash and a crunchy, buttery breadcrumb topping. Using steam-in-bag squash cuts down on prep time, making this a simple addition to weeknight dinners or your holiday menu.
The combination of naturally sweet squash, salty Parmesan, and toasted panko gives this side dish plenty of texture without requiring a long list of ingredients.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Easy preparation: Steam-in-bag squash eliminates the need to peel and cut a whole butternut squash.
- Simple ingredients: You only need a handful of pantry and refrigerator staples.
- Great texture: Tender squash is topped with crisp, golden breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
Versatile side dish: Serve it alongside roasted chicken, pork, turkey, or your favorite main dish.
What You'll Need
- Steam-in-bag butternut squash
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Butter
- Shredded Parmesan cheese
- Salt
- Black pepper
How to Make It
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the panko breadcrumbs and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare the butternut squash in the microwave according to package directions.
- Drain the squash well and transfer to a serving dish. Season with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle with toasted panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.
Serving Suggestions
This Parmesan butternut squash is an easy vegetable side for weeknight dinners with roasted chicken or pork chops, and it also fits right in with a holiday meal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use fresh butternut squash instead of steam-in-bag squash?
Yes. Peel and seed a butternut squash, then cut it into 1-inch cubes. Steam until fork-tender, drain well, and transfer to a serving dish. Season with salt and pepper, then top with the toasted breadcrumbs and Parmesan.
Can I use regular breadcrumbs instead of panko?
Yes. Regular breadcrumbs will work, but the topping won't have quite the same light, crunchy texture as panko.
Make-Ahead Tip
The squash and breadcrumb topping can be prepared separately ahead of time. Refrigerate the cooked squash and store the toasted breadcrumbs in an airtight container at room temperature. Reheat the squash before adding the topping and Parmesan.
A big thank you to Heather for hosting Holiday Side Dish Week! Be sure to check out the other bloggers' recipes listed below the recipe card for even more side dish ideas to add to your table.
Parmesan Butternut Squash
Ingredients
- 2 (10-ounce) bags steam-in-bag butternut squash
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add panko breadcrumbs and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare the butternut squash in the microwave according to package directions.
- Drain the squash well and transfer to a serving dish. Season with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle the toasted breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese over the squash just before serving.
Notes
Adapted from: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/parmesan-butternut-squash
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- Roasted Delicata Squash and Sweet Potatoes with Cranberry Glaze from A Day in the Life on a Farm
- Parmesan Butternut Squash from Jolene’s Recipe Journal
- Homemade Mushroom Rice Pilaf fromA Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
- Gluten Free Magic Chicken Bites from Sneha’s Recipe
- Sausage Tortellini Soup from Art of Natural Living
- Loaded Baked Potato Casserole with Fried Onions from Blogghetti
- Beer Macaroni and Cheese from The Spiffy Cookie
- Jalapeno Cheddar Swirls from Magical Ingredients
- Potato, Corn, & Pepper Skillet with Pancetta from Karen’s Kitchen Stories
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