Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe: Oma's gerösteter Butternusskürbis (2024)

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This roasted Butternut Squash recipe,gerösteter Butternusskürbis, is one of my favorites. It's so easy to make, healthy, and economical.It tastes so good - kids love it.

Not only does butternut squash taste good, it's so good for you. With its nutty flavor and mildly sweet taste, it is full of vitamins, minerals, and high in fiber.

With its golden yellow color, it's a healthy side dish to add visual appeal to almost any meal.

Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe: Oma's gerösteter Butternusskürbis (4)Roasted Butternut Squash served with Goulash and Spätzle. Lecker Schmecker!

For something just a bit different and a bit more Canadian, pour ½ cup of maple syrup on top instead of brown sugar. Or, use apricot jam instead.

None of these variations are German recipes, but they are so good! As you can see in the photo above, this squash fits perfectly to a German' meal.

Tips for Roasting Butternut Squash

  • Use 2 lb squash:serve ½squash for each person.
  • Use a 4 lb squash: scoop the cooked squash into a bowl andserve as is or mash.
  • To make squasheasier to cut, just wash and dry it, and put it inmicrowavefor about one to two minutes. This will soften skin making it easier to cut.
  • Foreasy cleanup, line baking sheet or roasting pan with foil.

This method is really an easy way how to cook butternut squash. If you really like roast butternut squash, try it in a casserole with cherry tomatoes and blue cheese.

I know it sounds, well, sort of weird. At least that was my first reaction to the recipe. But once I tried it, I was hooked. It's really good!

Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe: Oma's gerösteter Butternusskürbis (5)Roasting Butternut Squash Halves

Oma says,

I really wish I would have learned about this "gebackener Butternusskürbis" in my childhood years. My Mutti never cooked this ... didn't seem to be part of her upbringing either.

But, now, it's such a favorite of our family. It's so delicious AND so healthy. I find I try many different types of recipes with the squashes ... but often come back to this simple basic one.

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Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe: Oma's gerösteter Butternusskürbis

This roasted Butternut Squash Recipe, aka Butternusskürbis, is one of my favorites. It's so easy to make, healthy, and economical.

Notonly does butternut squash taste so good, it's so good for you. With itsnutty flavor and mildly sweet taste, it's full of vitamins, minerals,and high in fiber.

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

50 minutes

Total Time

55 minutes

Servings:

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

  • 2 x 2-pounds butternut squash (or 1 x 4-pound)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons brown sugar

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F
  2. Halve each squash lengthwise and scoop out seeds.
  3. Place squash halves, cut-side up, in roasting pan.
  4. Sprinkle with salt, dot with butter, and sprinkle brown sugar on top.
  5. Bake, uncovered, until softened, about 50 minutes.
  6. Scoop out and serve as is or mash and then serve. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.

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Butternut Squash Recipe made Just like Oma



By Oma Gerhild Fulson


Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe: Oma's gerösteter Butternusskürbis (20)


This butternut squash recipe is a classic! It's one that the kids love! Baked in the oven and then scooped and mashed, plain or sweetened, buttered or not, wunderbar!


Ingredients: butternut squash,brown sugar,butter,salt,

For the full recipe, scroll up ...

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FAQs

How does Gordon Ramsay cook butternut squash? ›

In a large bowl mix the cubed squash, garlic cloves and ginger with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the spice mix. Season with salt and pepper and scatter in a single layer in a roasting tray. Place in the preheated oven and cook for 30 minutes until tender all the way through.

Does butternut squash need peeling before roasting? ›

You can eat the skin, so there's no need to peel it. Simply halve it, scoop out the seeds and chop it into chunks, then roast it and add it to a warm winter salad or throw it into curries, stews or soups. You can also roast the seeds and eat them as a snack or sprinkled over a finished dish.

How to roast butternut squash Jamie Oliver? ›

Method. Preheat the oven to 180ºC/350ºF/gas 4. Wash and dry the whole squash, then place on a baking tray. Pierce once or twice with the tip of a sharp knife, then bake in the oven for 1 hour 30 minutes, or until golden and very soft.

Should you roast butternut squash cut side up or down? ›

Cooking butternut squash halves
  1. Preheat the oven to 400F. Cut off ¼" from the top and bottom of the butternut squash. ...
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the butternut squash halves cut side down. Bake for 50-60minute or until tender.
Oct 23, 2021

How to cook butternut squash Paula Deen? ›

directions
  1. In a medium saucepan combine squash, onions, carrots,broth, and salt. Simmer, uncovered, until squash is very tender, about 40 minutes.
  2. Puree soup in a blender or food processor with the butter. Whisk cream into soup. Serve in wide, shallow bowls with a dollop of sour cream if desired.

What are 3 ways you can eat butternut squash? ›

7 ways to cook with butternut squash
  • Butternut squash soup. ...
  • Spicy squash and spinach soup. ...
  • Roasted butternut squash. ...
  • Butternut squash laksa. ...
  • Moroccan-spiced tomato sauce with roast vegetables and chickpeas. ...
  • Beef and butternut squash moussaka. ...
  • Chilled toffee apple creams.

How to prepare butternut squash for roasting? ›

Here's what you need to do:
  1. Start by peeling the squash. Peeling winter squash can be intimidating, but don't let butternut scare you. ...
  2. Next, cut the squash. Chop off the stem and slice the squash in half vertically. ...
  3. Finally, it's time to bake!

How do you cut butternut squash for roasting in the oven? ›

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Peel butternut squash with a sharp vegetable peeler. Cut in half lengthwise; scoop out and discard seeds. Cut halves into 1-inch slices, then cut slices into 1-inch cubes.

Can dogs have butternut squash? ›

Just like other squashes such as courgettes or pumpkins, dogs can eat butternut squash. In fact, butternut squash is one of the most nutritious and delicious fruits for dogs and it's perfectly safe for them to eat regularly.

How to hack butternut squash? ›

Microwaving the squash will make it much easier to peel. Simply slice off the top and bottom, poke the squash all over with a fork and microwave it on high for about 3 minutes. When it's cool enough to handle, peel the squash. The softened flesh will make peeling (and slicing) way easier.

Is there a difference between roasting and baking squash? ›

Most recipes say to either bake or roast butternut squash—but what's the difference? While both cooking methods will turn the tough, raw gourd into a soft, sweet ingredient, roasting butternut squash is the more common process for achieving browned, crispy edges and a creamy interior.

What is the cooking method for butternut squash? ›

Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Place the squash on a sheet pan and drizzle with the olive oil, salt, and pepper and toss well. Arrange the squash in one layer and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, until the squash is tender, turning once with a metal spatula.

What is the best tool to cut butternut squash? ›

The Best Tools for Cutting Butternut Squash

This means grabbing the best chef's knife you own and making sure it's recently sharpened. A flimsy or dull knife will make your life much harder and can also be dangerous since it can easily slip and cut you.

Should you wear gloves when cutting butternut squash? ›

Wear gloves: Using food-safe latex gloves while chopping and peeling butternut squash (and its cronies) creates a barrier between your hands and the offending sap-like liquid that seeps out.

How to cook butternut squash Martha Stewart? ›

Halve butternut squash lengthwise; scoop out seeds. Place cut sides up in a roasting pan (to help it sit level, slice a thin strip from skin sides). Fill each cavity with butter and pure maple syrup; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Roast until fork-tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

What is the best way to peel and cook butternut squash? ›

Simply slice off the top and bottom, poke the squash all over with a fork and microwave it on high for about 3 minutes. When it's cool enough to handle, peel the squash. The softened flesh will make peeling (and slicing) way easier.

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