Honey Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries and Feta – This sweet and savory side dish is perfect for the holidays and loaded with Fall flavor!
Who has two thumbs and just rocked her self-implemented post deadline!? This girl!
Of course it took posting a photo of this plate-o-yum on IG to give me the push I needed. I have some very awesome friends with some very impatient squash (squashes? squashi? I think I’m overthinking this!) awaiting this recipe. I had to deliver!
Without further ado, here’s my all-time favorite butternut squash recipe. Hands-down. No question.
Honey Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries and Feta
This savory sweet side dish is perfect for the holidays and you should totally make it right now!
Well, make it now, and then make it AGAIN for the holidays.
All of them.
Duh.
so . . . how is it?!
Delightfully delicious! The combination of sweetness from the butternut squash and honey paired perfectly with the tart and juicy cranberries is a thing of beauty!
The dish is super customizable too, so feel free to make it as sweet or sassy as you’d like. The feta adds a delightful twist, and can easily be swapped for an uber creamy goat cheese as well. I hope you love this tasty holiday side dish as much as we do! It’s become a staple in our house and I have a feeling it will be for years to come!
This simple side can be whipped up with just a few fresh ingredients and is loaded with Fall flavor.
As an added bonus, as the butternut squash roasts away it fills the house with the most delicious aromas. I had to hold myself back from climbing in the oven with it after the twenty minute mark. It was a little less Sylvia Plath and a little more was more “LET ME AT THAT SQUASH!” I may have stolen a few cubes to munch on when I added the cranberries. So good!
Honey Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries and Feta
Ingredients
- 3 lb large butternut squash (peeled + chopped)
- 1-2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
- salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste
- 1-2 cups fresh cranberries (add a little, or a lot!)
- 2-3 TBSP honey plus extra to taste
- 1/4 cup finely crumbled feta
- ground cinnamon to taste
- fresh or dried parsley to garnish, optional
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Lightly drizzle or spritz a baking sheet with olive oil.
- Add cubed squash to the sheet along with another drizzle of olive oil.
- Sprinkle with a light layer of salt, pepper, and garlic powder, based on taste preference.
- Roast at 400 F for 25 minutes on the center rack.
- At the 25 minute mark, pull out the oven rack, and add your fresh cranberries to the roasting pan.
- Return to the oven for 10-15 minutes or until the cranberries have started to soften and burst a bit, resembling really juicy craisins vs fresh firm cranberries.
- Remove from oven and add a sprinkle of cinnamon (approx. 1/8-1/4 tsp depending on preference) along with feta and honey. I listed the honey measurements I used, but depending on whether you used fresh cranberries or dried, sweeten to taste.
- Garnish with parsley for a burst of color and dig in while it's hot!
Notes
Nutrition
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Let’s talk nutrition!
Sooooo I read somewhere that when honey is cooked it loses a lot of it’s coveted antibacterial properties, boo. I still bake with it because it’s an awesome natural sweetener and I adore it so, but if I have the option to keep it as close to raw as possible, I do. Hence adding the honey after roasting the squash and cranberries in this recipe. The fruit and veggie medley is still just warm enough to allow the honey to cover the dish as a deliciously sweet glaze, but not so scorching that it’s spending 30+ minutes in my oven losing all it’s fabulous benefits.
File this under things I tell myself so I can eat more honey.
If you’re as squash obsessed as I am right now, you should totally take your Fall/Winter menu up a few notches and try my Cheesy Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash and Butternut Cauliflower Soup.
SO DELICIOUS!
If you get a chance to try this Honey Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries and Feta, let me know!
You can leave me a comment here (LOVE checking those daily!) or tag @PEASandCRAYONS #PEASANDCRAYONS on Instagram so I can happy dance over your creations! I can’t wait to see what you whip up!
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make ahead and advance prep tips and tricks
Need to make this dish in advance? I’ve done some experimenting and here’s what I’ve got so far!
I’ve found the best advance-prep results were when I pre-roasted the squash for around 25-30 minutes and then before serving, I tossed the room temperature squash back in the oven along with the cranberries for an additional 10 minutes or so until the cranberries started to burst and the squash crisped back up around the edges (yet still creamy and buttery on the inside!). I reheated it in the oven just before serving so the feta and honey were added to the still-warm dish and it worked great!
I have also cooked the squash and berries in their entirety and popped them in the fridge. I let it come to room temp for a bit then reheated them in the oven for around 10 minutes before serving, adding the cheese/honey after as well. The first method had more of the texture I was looking for but the results from this method were still good!
Let me know if you find another method that works great for you as well!
Last year I even slapped the leftover honey roasted butternut squash with cranberries on an epic Thanksgiving leftover sandwich (with all the fixings) and it was amazing!
Loved this dish!
Had so much squash that I made 2 trays. Put cranberries in first tray and pomegranates in the second tray. MIXED the feta and agave nectar with more cinnamon and let everyone put their own amount on. BIG hit!
Hello! I’m so looking forward to making this recipe for Thanksgiving! Thank you for the recipe and for posting it! Will Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheeses substitute well for Feta, please?
Hello Antoinette! Parmesan and Romano are fantastic with butternut squash but I have no idea how the pairing would go with the honey and cranberries. It may conflict? A test run could help you know for sure. A little goat cheese is typically he swap for feta but if neither work for you I would personally try it dairy-free and then adjust flavors from there, to taste. Hope you have a marvelous Thanksgiving! xo
Could you sub the cranberries with beets? I think it may be amazing- thoughts?
If you’re a fan of beets (I AM!) I think that would be amazing! You could even add some cranberries in with the beets for that extra kiss of sweetness. I’d say adjust cook times for the beets as needed and adjust the honey and seasoning to taste and go for it!
So so good. I had to stop myself from eating the whole thing.
Yay!!! I’m the same way lol! So glad you enjoyed it!
Can this be easily reheated? Make ahead?
Hi Bridgiette! I enjoy this one best fresh from the oven, but a few readers in the comments have reheated and enjoyed it! I measure and prep all the ingredients separately and have them ready to go in the fridge on the holiday I want to serve it and then just toss and roast right before dinnertime. Hope this helps!
This was absolutely delicious. My family Loved it!!! Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe.
I am going to make this delicious looking side to take along with a meal I’m taking to friends ( but you can be sure I am dishing a bit up for myself too)
My question is can I spritz with canola oil instead of olive oil?
Canola oil works great! So excited you’re trying this dish! xoxo
I have made this a couple of times for holiday meals. This Christmas I added toasted pecans to give a little crunch. I never add the honey because the squash is sweet enough for me – but thats a personal preference. I also like to add a little extra on the cranberries.
OH HAVE MERCY!!!!!!
This is absolutely THE most
addicting vegetable yet!! I doubled the recipe, knowing I would snitch squash here and there (glad I did). Followed recipe too the letter, but added a sprinkling of light brown sugar over the top..YUMMY…there were NO leftovers to be found…a definite keeper!!!!!
Most people are like, I made this for Thanksgiving dinner and I’m like, hi I made this for myself for lunch 🤣 It was great. I like goat cheese instead of feta, and it was perfect. I also threw some pomegranate seeds on it for a healthy topper. Thank you so much for the recipe!!
You’re my hero, lol! Love the pom seed topper – such a fun addition!
I made this today for our family Thanksgiving. All I can say is WOW! This was delicious. Thank you so much for sharing the recipe.
Happy Thanksgiving, Kelli! I’m so glad y’all enjoyed the recipe! xoxo
Hey! excited to try this out, but I only have frozen cranberries, can this work?
thanks
Hi Carmela! I think another reader mentioned they used frozen berries and it worked so it’s totally worth a try! I’d keep an eye on timing with them since it may differ a little from fresh.
This was delicious and so colorful! I added two chicken breasts (time depends on size). Next time I am going to try pork chops with it!
This squash recipe is so delicious! So special with the addition of cranberries bursting with flavours!
loved LOVED loved this last year, this year I want to do it again but do you think yams would work as well?? In charge of the yams this year and want to do something different haha
Ooh it could totally work with yams! I’ve done it with sweet potatoes which are super similar in consistency/cooking, right? I’m so glad you’re loving the recipe and giving it another go! xoxo
Jenn! I made this for Christmas Eve, Cranberry sauce is a big part of my Estonian traditional meals, but I have crazy leftovers. This recipe satisfied my need for cranberries and resulted in no leftovers! Used the entire bag of cranberries. The honey balanced the tartness without anyone knowing it was sweetened. You are the veggie whisperer! Thank you <3
In step 3,the squash is roasting on a baking sheet, and in step 6 it’s described as a roasting pan. Is that a typo, or another pan (to clean)?
I interchange the words; only one pan to clean! So sorry for the confusion! xo
This is now a family favorite recipe for the holidays. I’ve made it over and over and it turns out so delicious. Savory, sweet, and tart. I tend to just eyeball it now by making sure there’s a proportionate amount of cranberries and feta to the squash.
The recipe says to roast squash on baking sheet for 25 minutes. Do you remove the squash and put in a roasting pan with cranberries or do you add the cranberries to the baking sheet?
Just add the berries to the sheet and you’re good to go Marion! Happy Thanksgiving! xo
Can this be done in an instapot? Would like to make for thanksgiving but there will be no room in the oven
Hey Jen! Short answer: TOTALLY! Longer answer – the roasting gives so much flavor and since this soup is crazy good when reheated, I would honestly just make it the day before (with the roasting vs the IP) as part of your advance prep! It’ll save you time and cleanup on Thanksgiving day that way!
It also works great with sweet potatoes
Yessss! Love it!
Delicious! I made this for an early thanksgiving dinner. I substituted goat for feta with fresh cranberries. So yummy! I will definitely make this again.
I made this last evening and it was fantastic! I used Craisins since I haven’t seen fresh cranberries in the stores yet. Since Craisins are a little sweeter, I only used one tbsp. of honey. In addition to the cinnamon, I sprinkled a little ground cloves on the top. Delicious! Next time, I will try to remember to add some parsley! 🙂
Does anyone know about how many cups of cubed squash this recipe requires? I know it says 3 large squash, but it is always helpful to me to know the actual measured amount.
I think I just answered my own question. I thought it said “3 large squash,” but now I see it says “3 pound squash.”
Hi Karen! Yup a 3 pound squash will be perfect! Though I would happily eat my way through 3 squash as well lol 😉
Thank you, Jenn!
Wow! I just have a whole pumpkin in my refregerator, and I was thinking about what I can cook from it. Be sure to keep this recipe! I love all the ingredients separately, and together they will probably make a real bomb. Thank you for the idea! I am sure it will turn out to be real yummy, which I will cook again and again.
Made this for Thanksgiving dinner yesterday – delicious! I made it exactly according to the listed recipe with the only addition being some pumpkin seeds mixed in. Loved it, will be making again. Thanks!
Yay! Hope you had a marvelous Thanksgiving, Charlie!
Super easy and yummy! Big favourite with our Thanksgiving dinner!
Thanks Stacey! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!
Jenn
I have a recipe similar to this that I use, but your addition of cranberries is a fabulous mix of nutrition and color. I can’t wait to try it! I have a request/question please…I write for a local area magazine and I would like to feature your recipe here with credits to Peas and Crayons of course. Would it be possible for you to send me a picture of your Honey Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries and Feta end product – the photo or one like it featured here??? I can send you a sample of what we do so you can be assured of our quality – just let me know what you need. AND…thanks for the recipe!
Hi Kelly! Feel free to shoot me an email! xo
If I use dried cranberries, do I still bake them 10 minutes?
Hey Heather! Depending on the size of your squash cubes you’ll want to add the 10 minutes to your initial roast time to get the nice and tender, if that makes sense? Bigger cubes will take longer while smaller ones will roast fast! For the dried cranberries, my favorite technique is to pour some hot water over them for a few minutes to plump them up. It sort of reconstitutes the dried fruit – and you won’t need to roast those at all, just toss them into the warm squash. Hope this helps! xoxo
I have made this recipe so many times. It delicious. I have also made it with extra vegs such as red onion, sweet potatoes, carrots and fresh garlic cloves. This recipe is good year round. Thank you for a great recipe.
My 3-year-old son and I loved it. The men in the house did not care for it, though. I’ll make it again some time for a gathering of just mothers and toddlers.
This was so good!! My husband said that I should be making dishes like this for the holidays versus the traditional sides so it was definitely a hit. Made the dish as instructed with fresh cranberries and it came out wonderfully. Will be making again.
This is absolutely delicious! This is the third year in a row that I´ve made it, and I think that I like it better every year. The colors and flavors are so delightful. Thank you so much for sharing the recipe and also thank you for the making-ahead tips!
This looks great. Can I make ahead and reheat?
Hey Susan! I think I need to update the post with this info since everyone seems to be looking for prep ahead advice, lol! Love it! Here’s what I’ve done so far when it comes to experimenting with make-ahead options:
I’ve found the best advance-prep results were when I pre-roasted the squash for around 25-30 minutes and then before serving, I tossed the room temperature squash back in the oven along with the cranberries for an additional 10 minutes or so until the cranberries started to burst and the squash crisped back up around the edges (yet still creamy and buttery on the inside!) I did the reheat just before serving so the feta and honey were added to the still-warm dish and it worked great! I have also cooked the squash and berries in their entirety and then reheated those just before serving in the oven for around 10 minutes, adding the cheese/honey after as well. The first method had more of the texture I was looking for but the second was still good! I’ve also slapped the leftovers on an epic sandwich the next day and basically swoon-status over here!
Can this be reheated easily?
Hey Katie!
Are you looking to make it in advance or just wondering about any leftovers? Here’s my experimentation with both so far, lol!
I found the best advance-prep results were when I pre-roasted the squash for around 25-30 minutes and then before serving, I tossed the room temperature squash back in the oven along with the cranberries for an additional 10 minutes or so until the cranberries started to burst and the squash crisped back up around the edges (yet still creamy and buttery on the inside!) I did the reheat just before serving so the feta and honey were added to the still-warm dish and it worked great! I have also cooked the squash and berries in their entirety and then reheated those just before serving in the oven for around 10 minutes, adding the cheese/honey after as well. The first method had more of the texture I was looking for but the second was still good! I’ve also slapped the leftovers on an epic sandwich the next day and basically swoon-status over here!
Happy Thanksgiving Katie! xo
Can you substitute frozen cubed butternut squash for fresh?
Hi Dawn! The Kitchn has a pretty cool technique for roasting frozen butternut squash that you could try with this recipe! Because I haven’t tried it yet I can’t guarantee results but it does look promising! xoxo
Hello,
Am I able to make ahead with too
Much of an impact? Make tonight for tomorrow?
Hi AC!
I found the best advance-prep results were when I pre-roasted the squash for around 25-30 minutes and then before serving, I tossed the room temperature squash back in the oven along with the cranberries for an additional 10 minutes or so until the cranberries started to burst and the squash crisped back up around the edges [yet still creamy and buttery on the inside, yum!] I did the reheat just before serving so the feta and honey were added to the still-warm dish and it worked great! As an alternate method, I cooked the squash and berries in their entirety and then reheated those just before serving in the oven for around 10 minutes, adding the cheese/honey after as well. The first method had more of the texture I was looking for but the second was still good!
Hope this helps and that you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Thank you!
Happy Thanksgiving~
I’m making this for thanksgiving in a few days and I can’t wait to taste it! Thanks for the recipe
This was a fantastic mix of flavors and quite festive.
Will make it again for the holidays.
Yay!!! So stoked it earned repeat status! Thanks Joyce!
Do we turn the squash halfway through total bake?
Hi Nicole! It’s not needed at all but you certainly can if you’d like. xo
To evenly coat squash, place squash in large bowl and then add oil and salt. Shake covered bowl to coat squash.
Jen, have you ever made this as a salad to be served chilled or at room temp or is served warm the best?
Hey Debi! Warm is my favorite, hands-down but a few people have noted they love it chilled! Maybe combined with a salad like my Cranberry Quinoa Salad with Candied Walnuts? That could be epic! Let me know if you get a chance to experiment! xoxo
LOVED IT! We did double the cranberries. I’ve put this side in my meal prep boxes and it reheats well (just hold on the feta until you reheat) it’s not bad cold either.
Delish!!!!!
This looks amazing! I would like to add to our Thanksgiving menu but have you ever tried making it the day before and reheating in a casserole dish?
Thank you Christine! So I have a few tricks up my sleeve for that! I found the best advance-prep results were when I pre-roasted the squash for around 25-30 minutes and then before serving, I tossed the room temperature squash back in the oven along with the cranberries for an additional 10 minutes or so until the cranberries started to burst and the squash crisped back up around the edges [yet still creamy and buttery on the inside, yum!] I did the reheat just before serving so the feta and honey were added to the still-warm dish and it worked great! I also cooked the squash and berries in their entirety and then reheated those just before serving in the oven for around 10 minutes, adding the cheese/honey after as well. The first method had more of the texture I was looking for but the second was still good!
Hope this helps and that you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Mmmm, it’s just the right balance of sweet and feta cheese, I love it.
Leigh again – forgot to mention I used a sweet potato and maple syrup and stevia to taste as that was what I had in the house. Quick and easy and delicious. Feta and cranberries are some of my favourite things!
I keep frozen cranberries in my freezer year round and often make cranberry sauce or cranberry orange sauce during the year. I tried your recipe tonight and loved it!! I would never have thought to do this. I paired it with a stuffed chicken breast. A simple yet elegant Sunday meal. Thank you so much for sharing!! I know this will be one of my favourite meals and very easy to prepare for a quick week night dinner!
If I want to use already cubed butternut squash, how many bags do I buy for 14 people. And then I’d like to follow your recipe using dried cranberries. Will it work? I’m not much of a cook. How can I make it to impress! Lol
Hi Judy! Since sizes of fresh cubed butternut squash packages vary store to store, I’d go by weight. Aim for around 6-7 pounds of fresh butternut squash and double the recipe and you should be good to go! A few people have used dried cranberries and for those you will skip the roasting and instead soak them in some warm water for a few minutes to plump them up and soften the dried berries. Since they’re sweeter than fresh cranberries, the amount you add will vary based on personal taste since the sweetness factor is such a personal matter. You’ve got this!
We loved this but did change a few things. Used precut squash cubes, tossed with olive oil, salt & pepper and roasted. After roasting the squash, added dried cranberries and put back in the oven for 10 minutes to heat through. Then removed pan from oven, added goat cheese, mixed it all together and served. It was delicious. We didn’t use honey because the dried cranberries were sweetened and didn’t use cinnamon. Served it to company (6 people) and everyone loved it. Unfortunately we only had a spoonful of leftovers!
This was delicious! I bought cubed squash and baked it for a long time (at 350 cause I had potatoes in the oven too). The squash released a lot of water so I just baked it until it finally dried up and started to get somewhat crispy. I added pecans, dried cranberries and goat cheese. Didn’t need any additional sweeterners. Served to company and everyone raved about it. Highly recommend. Looking forward to leftovers but sadly I don’t have a lot!!
I just added this to my Thanksgiving menu this year. With a 16 year old, a 13 year old and a 10 year old, there will definitely be feedback. It sounds delicious. That’s why I’m going to give it a try.
I’m excited you’ll be trying it Mary Ann! Hoping it’s a hit with your crew! If they’re not a fan of tart cranberries you can do half fresh half dried or just let them add a little sweetness to taste to balance it out per their preference. I go all out and swirl mine into my mashed potatoes and/or stuffing!
Have you ever made this with sweet potatoes instead of squash?
Hey Christi! I interchange them in recipes a ton – I say go for it! It should be glorious with sweet potato as well.
This is absolutely delicious. I made it as a side for this past Easter Sunday dinner and everyone raved about it. I highly recommend!
This was so yummy!!!!! I didn’t have cranberries at hand so I used raisins instead. Thank you so much!! Will definitely make againV
Delicious.Made it for Christmas as a side dish.Served with ham and salad.Great recipe will save it and make it again.
This is a delicious side dish! My mother has prepared it for us a few times and now I’m going to make it at home. I have a quick question … I’m on a diet and need to calculate nutritional value … about how many servings are in this recipe and what would the serving sizes be? Thanks!
So happy y’all love the recipe, thank you Traci! I don’t provide the nutrition facts on it since everyone uses a different size/weight of squash and different amounts of honey/oil so to get a good read, I’d plug the weight of your squash as well as the exact amounts of oil and honey you use into a calculator like myfitnesspal.com so you can get the most close read on the dish you’re about to eat. For the serving size, about a cup of cooked butternut squash is a serving, so depending on the size of the squash you snag will be the number of servings you’ll have. Hope this helps! 🙂
Hugs and veggies!
Jenn
I love all those colors. I know this is meant to be a Fall dish but I could eat it all year round. Those cranberries with butternut squash are so tempting. Yum!
I decided to make this recipe in January when cranberries are out of season, so I had to use frozen cranberries. Also, I thought I had feta in the fridge, but only had goat cheese. Other than those two modifications, I followed the recipe and it turned out just fine. My family loved the tangy cranberries balanced by the goat cheese, butternut squash, and honey. Definitely a healthy recipe I’ll make again!
This is amazingly delicious! Thank you so much for sharing.
I totally have to make this! I have been obsessed with butternut squash lately. And since I gave up refined sugar, this is perfect for me! Pinning! ? Happy Holidays to you and your family!
Hope you adore the recipe, Sherri, thank you! 🙂 Happy Holidays to y’all as well, hope it’s magical!
I have made this before and it was delicious. However, I’m wanting to make it again and a family member is allergic to cinnamon. What would be a good substitute or do you think it would just be good without?
Hey Jenn! (great name btw!) You can skip the cinnamon without a swap and it’ll still be great!
Slightly sweet, tart dish. Beautiful addition to Thanksgiving table. Use good feta… Worth the cost.
Hi Jenn,
Great name! Ha! I made this last year for an expat thanksgiving over here in london and i am making it again today for tonight’s friendsgiving dinner. luckily, i was able to find cranberries in london both years!
since it is a potluck dinner, i made it ahead of time, but took it out a little early and brought the feta, honey and cinnamon with me to add after i reheated it for a couple minutes. Planning to do that again – here’s hoping that i am able to get some oven time again this year 🙂
Thanks for the great recipe – it has become a favorite in my home and I can’t wait to share with family when we move back to the States!
This looks scrumptious, gonna make it for holiday. I WISH I could print out this recipe without all the darn comments, which use up paper. I bet I am doing something wrong? Easy to fix?
Oh yes totally easy fix Ann! Near the top of the recipe card under the photo is a print button that just prints the recipe with one very small photo! Let me know if you need help locating it! So stoked you’ll be making this for the holidays!
I tried this last Thanksgiving, and it was a big hit. It’s been requested that I make it AGAIN this year. Last year I ended up cooking the squash in the pan with the turkey, and that was really moist and flavorful. It’s also beautiful–really colorful combination.
Sue you just made my morning! Thank you! So thrilled it was a hit and that this dish will be on both our tables again this year! 🙂 Have a Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Hi Jenn! I’m making this for thanksgiving this year. My original plan was to steam butternut squash (due to oven space) and just pour over an herb butter sauce but then I found this. What do you think about steaming the squash, Then heating some cranberries on the stove, then pouring it all together? Can’t wait to taste this!!
So excited you’ll be trying it Cathi! How about sautéing instead of steaming? If you let a big stainless skillet get nice and hot with some butter (wait until the butter gets frothy to add the squash) you can get a nice golden edge on the squash and it’ll add the most amazing flavor! I’d give it a few minutes to get golden then flip and crisp up the other side too.
This is sooo good! I onlY made 1/2 recipe because it sas Just me, but what a tasty ComBO!
Can I make this ahead then reheat in a Crock-Pot?
Hi Michelle! It’s totally worth a try but because it’s not much of a crock-pot dish I’m not sure how it will reheat using one. Sticking/burning/mush-factor in the pot is possible so maybe do a test run on low and see how it goes. You could test it with small amount (no need to make the full recipe) and this way you know exactly what to expect for the big day! 🙂
How many seRvings does tvjs make?
If you use a typical 2.5-3 pound butternut squash you should end up with about 6 servings 🙂
How many servings would you say the recipe makes? I love butternut squash and this sounds perfect for THANKSGIVING…We have 14 people though, so I need to make enough. Can’t wait to try it!
Hey Amanda! Thanksgiving servings tend to be a bit smaller so I’d say it serves about 6 small portions. You could double or triple it and if there are leftovers they’re awesome on a big spinach salad or topped on a thanksgiving leftover sandwich! 🙂
I know this is an old post so maybe you’re not monitoring comments any more… I had almost exactly this dish at a Bonefish Grill last week. It was a “fall menu” special that was just described as “fall vegetable medley” served with the cedar planked Steelhead (yum!). Their version seemed to have an herb or spice that was a little darker and more “earthy” than just cinnamon. It was definitely not cumin – or not just cumin.
I am thinking I will try Garam Masala if I don’t find any other suggestions before I make it. Have you ever had their version? Any idea what they might use to season theirs? Thanks!
Hey Carl! The fun thing about this side dish is that you can actually veer from the sweet and savory flavor profile and indeed put an earthier spin on it. Did the version you tried at Bonefish have a little kick to it heat-wise at all? One of my favorite little spice combinations to kick dishes up with is a medley of cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and garlic. Garahm Masala sounds like it would be a fun one to experiment with as well!
I haven’t had their version so I’m not much help there but if you ever want to bounce seasoning combos off me I’m happy to help! Keep me posted and for sure let me know what you try! xoxo
Hi! I am making this dish for a potluck this weekend and have two questions….First, have you had any feedback from anyone using Maple Syrup instead of Honey? Secondly, do you toss the squash/cranberries with the honey or just drizzle overtop? Thank You,
Anna
Hey Anna! I’ve heard it works marvelous with Maple syrup! Toss the squash in a TBSP or so of maple syrup and follow the rest of the instructions as written, then once both the squash and cranberries have both finished cooking, you can give it a taste and toss with extra maple syrup to taste (maybe another TBSP or so!) I drizzled mine but tossing it all together works as well, whichever you prefer! 🙂
The maple syrup is great! I baked the squash ahead of time, then later added the cranberries at our dinner destination. Once they were plump and popped I added the maple syrup and tossed it all together, then drizzled some more on top for good measure 🙂 Just before serving I sprinkled generously with crumbled goat cheese. It was delicious!
I needed to ask some questions
Is the squash & cranberries cooked separate this says baking sheet
The cranberries you have roasting pan
You stated drizzle honey feta & cinnamon am I mixing this all together with the cranberries and squash or just drizzle on top
Hi Dianna! Happy to help 🙂
I interchange roasting pan and baking sheet (whichever you use is a-ok, sorry for the confusion) Both will be cooked on the same sheet/pan but you’ll do the butternut first and after 25 minutes have passed add the cranberries along with it.
Honey maintains more of it’s healthy properties if it’s not cooked, so you can add it after the fact for this reason, or drizzle it on the butternut before roasting if you’d prefer. Either method works great!
Thank you for your reply
When using dried cranberries when are they added
The cinnamon & Feta are they just drizzled on top or mixed in the squash & cranberries
Add the dried cranberries after the squash has cooked. I like to rub mine in a teeny bit of healthy oil (light olive or avocado oil for me) to make them really glisten. Some people like to toss it all together after the squash has roasted and some people just sprinkle on top – whichever sounds best to you is great! I usually toss mine together to get a little bit of everything in each bite 🙂 Hope you adore it Dianna! xoxo
I was wondering if there is any way to make this ahead of time, and then reheat it for a party. I’m thinking roast your squash, maybe freeze it, or refrigerate it. Then day of heat it up, add the cranberries, and then feta right before serving? What are your thoughts? Not a good idea at all maybe? Thanks!!
Hey Becca! I’ve had a few people mention they have roasted the squash in advance and pulled it out early so it’s softened but not fully cooked. Then store in the fridge and pop the cranberries on the sheet when you heat it up? I’ll admit I do love it best fresh, so maybe road test it ahead of time and see which method you prefer?
This dish will as simply amazing!
I adore butternut squash in any recipe so I’ll have to try this with the cranberries. I love the colors, and with the feta too. It looks good. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Winnie! 🙂
Where are the nutritional values of your recipes please
Hi Jamie! I don’t calculate the nutrition values currently (waiting to find a good recipe plug in to help me do that, and the tech crew on my current recipe card are hard at work) but until I can get things up and running myfitnesspal.com is amazing for calculations! Make sure to add in any changes in amounts/ingredients if you make any to get as accurate as possible 🙂 This recipe is one of my favorites — hope you get a chance to try it!
Delish! I used dried cranberries because the store was out of fresh ones. Next time will try fresh. Keeper recipe… my husband and I loved it.
I just found your blog, and I’m so excited to try these recipes. Goes right along with my resolution to *eat more veggies and save money. (*Rather than letting them die a slow death in the crisper drawer of the fridge.)
Yayyyy! Yes girl rescue those crisper veggies! I’m excited to hear what you whip up! Happy New Year!
Any idea how many actual CUPS of chopped butternut squash you used in this recipe? It is so hard to guess what a large squash is? Leaves a lot to interpretation. I’d love to try this recipe tomorrow with some of my homegrown squash that I have in the freezer already cubed and ready to go.
Hey Chris, completely understandable! I wing my measurements a lot and a recipe like this is ultra forgiving. I’d say aim for 4-5 cups of butternut squash. The only issue you may run into is roasting the frozen squash. If you’ve done it a bunch before (You seem to be a squash pro since you grow it – I’d love to grow my own next year!) and like the softer roast texture from using frozen then totally go for it! You’ll want to adjust the bake time so you don’t end up with a baking sheet full of mush. Maybe try 15 minutes, flip the squash, then do another 15-20 minutes or until desired tenderness is reached.. Something along those lines? Hope this helps!
I made this without the Feta cheese since I didn’t want to run to the store. Well, unexpected company arrived interrupting our dinner plans so we let this sit out to cool off. Later we just decided to put it with ham on Pumpernickle bread. Best sandwich ever! Thank you!
Ohmygosh Karen that sounds like the sandwich of my dreams!!! 🙂
Didn’t work for me…turned into a complete mush!
EEK! So sorry to hear it Anna! Did you use frozen squash/berries by any chance or make any swaps that could have made it super soft? It always works when I make it each Fall/Winter.
I just made this and it was the BOMB! I put cilantro instead of parsley. OMG I could have eaten the whole pan.
OMG THE CILANTRO! Grace that sounds so refreshing! Thanks girly!
Opened Pinterest to find a new side dish for Thanksgiving and this was the first one. Looks delightful and I will let you know how it turns out. Thank you!
Thank you Mary Ann! Hope you adore it!
Yum!! I just made this and it’s delish!! Great website, thanks for the recipe!!
So glad you enjoyed it Kara!!! Thank you!
Hi Jenn, I’m one of your newest fans, as well as my mother and sister (of course I had to share your wonderful website with them!)
I made this dish last night for me and the hubs and we both loved it! I knew we would, as roasted butternut is a fall favorite of ours. The cranberries and feta were a fabulous addition that I would never have thought of! I skipped the honey ( oops – I planned to add at the end with the feta but forgot) but we didn’t miss it, the butternut was sweet enough to contrast with the tart cranberries.
I noticed that some folks mentioned having difficulty peeling the butternut. I have a Kitchenaid peeler and it cuts through the outer rind pretty easily for me. I think maybe it’s a little sharper then some of the other brands out there, so thought I’d mention it in case it helps one of your readers.
Anyway, love your site and all of your refreshing ideas for taking veggie dishes from good to great!
Thanks for your kind words Char and for sharing my recipes! I’m so thrilled y’all loved the recipe and love the peeler tip! I know a good sharp veggie peeler is for sure hard to come by so that for sure helps. Hope you have a wonderful weekend and a great holiday season! Thanks so much for stopping in and making my day with your comment! 🙂 So great to meet ya!
I wonder how this would come out if I used sweet potatoes instead of the squash?
Larry I think it would be wonderful! Warm roasted sweet potatoes are lovely this time of year 🙂
Is there any way to make this or part of it, ahead of time? With all the other Thanksgiving dishes to make in a small kitchen, I’m not sure I would have time. Also, how many does this feed? I’m have 12 people to feed.
Thank you!
Hi Beverly! This dish yields about 4 side dishes, depending on how much everyone grabs for their plate (at Thanksgiving everyone tends to take small scoops of each dish so it may even stretch from 4 to 6).
I found the best pre-prep results were when I pre-roasted the squash for around 25-30 minutes and then before serving, I tossed the room temperature squash back in the oven along with the cranberries for an additional 10 minutes or so until the cranberries started to burst and the squash crisped back up around the edges [yet still creamy and buttery on the inside, yum!] I did the reheat just before serving so the feta and honey were added to the still-warm dish and it worked great! I also cooked the squash and berries in their entirety and then reheated those just before serving in the oven for around 10 minutes, adding the cheese/honey after as well. The first method had more of the texture I was looking for but the second was still good!
Hope this helps and that you have a wonderful Thanksgiving Beverly! xoxo
Am so glad that I discovered your website. I like your philosophy of eating veggies. I love them all but am careless about eating them daily. From the looks of your recipes so far i think i will be more conscientious about eating more of them.
Thank you.
Also I love the name of your website…so clevr!
Thanks so much! <3 🙂 Let me know if you try anything!
Wow this looks good. Was considering adding roasted pecans, thoughts? Also, with so many craisin ideas which do you prefer, fresh or dried?
Thanks Tracey! I adore the idea of adding roasted pecans, it’ll add such a great texture and crunch to the dish as well as extra protein! I’ll admit fresh always wins in my book, the sugar content is lower and they’re just so juicy and tart; I love ’em! Some readers find fresh a little too tart but the glory of using fresh is that you can sweeten them up to taste (versus having the craisins which are already sweetened quite a bit) and control the amount and the type(s) used (brown sugar, honey, maple syrup, etc…) Hope you get a chance to try the dish – we love it! 🙂
I’ll definitely be making this for Thanksgiving. I had another question? Would maple syrup work instead of honey? My crowd may be more open to that. But I don’t want to screw this dish up. So many people like the same-old same-old dishes, but I’m excited to try different things. Hoping to tempt the stalwarts!
Hi Tracey, thanks! Maple syrup would totally work I believe, as I interchange it with honey for a lot of my recipes! If anything, a sprinkle of brown sugar across the cranberries will help with the tartness if the syrup doesn’t do the job entirely. I actually love the combo of a little brown sugar and pure maple syrup – YUM!
Mmmmmm this looks awesome definitely going to make this. Think I might add some bacon – things always taste yummy with bacon.
Thanks Lynn! Bacon sounds like an awesome addition! 🙂
I know this is an old post but I just ran across this on Pinterest and want to ask, what is the calorie content on this dish? It looks so yummy and I really want to try it this Fall but am trying to watch my sugars and calories.
Hi Cheryl! This is totally one of my favorite dishes! Butternut squash and fresh cranberries themselves are low in calories so how much honey and feta you choose to use will determine the main sugar/kcal content of the dish. Most of my readers use myfitnesspal.com to get an idea on the calculations, as this will let you customize how much of the feta/honey you want to use 🙂 Hope that helps!
This was so easy and delicious! I loved the flavor combo! I used reduced sugar dried cranberries and to keep them from burning sprinkled them on in the last two minutes and it turned out perfect. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Lauren! I’m so glad you loved it! Great tip for the dried cranberries – so great to know! <3
I wanted to try this tonight but my local supermarket didn’t have ANY cranberries and I didn’t have time to go elsewhere. So I improvised and used the closest thing they had: fresh cherries. I wasn’t sure how it would go but it’s delicious! I may never switch back to cranberries! I followed your recipe exactly, just switched the cranberries for cherries (cut in half and pitted).
Thanks Annie! Ohmygosh what a happy “accident” that they didn’t have cranberries, eh? I cannot wait to try it with cherries next – thanks for the tip! <3
I was so sure it would be a disaster as I’ve never tried to cook anything savory with cherries before – although I generally love any kind of fruit-and-savory recipe, it’s like an obsession with me. I may turn out to be the only person who likes this, but I really thought it was delicious!
I love when those experiments turn out amazing 🙂 My friend makes a cherry sauce to drizzle over protein and says its divine – maybe y’all are on to something! I keep hearing a billion and one benefits of tart cherry juice as well – I need to get on that! <3
I made this last night and it turned out amazing! I think I’ll stock up on fresh cranberries now that they are in season so I can make this on a regular basis. Thanks so much for the recipe!
Aww yay! So happy to hear it; thanks Lisa!!! 🙂
When did the baking sheet magically turn into a roasting pan?;)
Haha when I’m still using my college set of pots/pans/sheets and have the bare minimum to work with 😉 Maybe santa will hook a girl up this year!
How many servings is this? Thank you.
Hey Jenna! The best approach is to measure out your servings via the squash. If you’ve chopped 4 cups of cubed butternut you can expect around 4 servings and if you’re using closer to six cups of squash you’ll have that many servings. I always think of how much squash I’m planning on piling my plate with and then plan accordingly haha, luckily the measurements are super flexible and you’ll be able to feed as many as you need to with a few adjustments <3 Hope that helps!
Such a great looking dish! I don’t think I used a large enough squash b/c the cranberries overpowered everything. The kids learned the true meaning of tart tonight ? thanks for sharing!
Ohmygosh lol! Cranberries are nature’s sour patch kids candy eh? I would for sure use extra squash to amp up the ratio for kiddos. My toddler is also uber sensitive to tart fruits at this age, but still thinks it’s fun to try! 😉
Everybody that tried it loved it. Success! 😀 This was incredibly delicious. The balance in this dish was sensational, so I have to respectfully disagree with those that think there are too many cranberries. I think I’m going to be brave and try making it for Christmas for my mother-in-law’s side of the family. Thank you so much again! I will definitely be wandering around the rest of your blog now. =]
Whooohoo!!! Glad it was a hit Chelsea and I’m so excited it’ll be a repeat on the menu! Best compliment ever! <3 Hope you get a chance to try a few more of my favorite recipes! Keep me posted! 🙂
Wow, Jenn, this looks gorgeous! Most of my husband’s family unfortunately isn’t a big fan of trying new things for the holidays (or…well, ever, really), but after seeing this recipe on Pinterest yesterday it was all I could think about! It looks like the most incredible side dish for Thanksgiving. So I decided to get the ingredients and go for it! I have a game night on Monday nights, and I tend to try out new recipes on my friends there, so I’ll tell you how it goes. I also bought some walnuts to toast and toss in after roasting it. I just think a little crunch would go great with this (and I have a big thing for cranberry-walnut combos). Anyway, I wanted to say thank you for the recipe and inspiration!
Thanks so so much Chelsea! I’m so glad you’ll be trying it! And heck yes to the walnuts! You could even toast them up on a skillet then add a little butter and brown sugar to candy them and then add them to the dish too!
Looks. So delicious .Can you make this a day before and just warmed it up the next day?
My friends have prepped it in advance and LOVED it, but I’m such a veggie snob that for this dish I really do prefer fresh roasted vs reheated.. just because of how much the time in the fridge and the reheating softens the squash. That being said I’ve eaten it reheated and still enjoyed it, but love it best fresh from the oven. The best way to tell if you’re more in line with my friends vs. my picky palate (lol!) would be to cut up a few cubes of butternut squash and grab a few cranberries and to a mini test run sometime this week, pop it in the fridge, then reheat as a side dish to dinner. Or just tell me I’m crazy and go with your gut! Haha sorry for the ramble Lidia and hope that helps! Happy early Thanksgiving! <3
Great recipe! How many does this serve?
Hey Kelsey, thanks! Depending on how large your squash is, this should serve about 4 decent sized servings. It’s also super easy to double if you have a big crowd! <3
I made this last night for dinner and my family loved it! I’m eating the cold leftovers for lunch right now and still love it. We are adding this to our Thanksgiving line up. Thanks!
Thanks so much Kelly! I’m so happy y’all enjoyed it! 🙂 Happy early Thanksgiving! <3
The recipe looks great, but not everyone (read, some women and most men) do not like feta, and especially don’t like goat cheese! Okay, myself included! I realize goat cheese is a trendy ingredient, but it really isn’t applicable to every recipe! There has to be a creamy-ish cheese, like a dried ricotta or a softer cheddar, that is readily available and doesn’t have the tangy “ickness” of goat cheese!
Hey Karen! I completely understand. Several years ago I probably wouldn’t touch either cheese but now I love honeyed goat cheese and fresh feta, though I know I have friends who wouldn’t agree. That’s totally okay! This recipe is actually really great without any cheese at all. If you’re looking for a substitute for many of the recipes that call for these cheeses, I’ve heard Burrata is REALLY good as a soft creamy cheese. It’s a mozzarella that is super melty and creamy and great on salads/veggies, have you tried it?
Try diced gouda or smoked gouda. It doesn’t have the creaminess that goat or feta has, but it has enough flavor to stand up to the cranberries and not fade into the squash.
Thanks for the delicious tip Nyna! 🙂
Hi Jenn – this is so pretty and sounds so good! I just want to let you know that I included it in my List of Fabulous Finds on my blog today … today’s finds are links to recipes for a completely fabulous Thanksgiving feast. I can’t wait to serve this! In fact – I’m not going to wait… I’m planning on making it for dinner one day this week!
Thank you so much Susan! Checking it out right now! <3
I’m making this for thanksgiving this weekend. Can I use frozen cranberries? Should I thaw them first?
Hey Kathy! Super excited you’re trying it! I would partially thaw them first possibly. I think when you fully thaw cranberries they get super soft right? Softer than fresh, kind of like blueberries? I’ve made it with dried cranberries and it’s super tasty but I haven’t tried frozen yet!
This was easy and delicious. Thank you.
Since you mentioned that you roast a butternut squash almost every week, I was wondering if you had any hints for peeling the darned things. I always feel as if I’m in danger of becoming an amputee whenever I try to peel a winter squash.
I’d be grateful for any advice.
I have a zyliss veggie peeler [the yellow one] that I ADORE for peeling off the skin. I will usually microwave the squash for a few minutes to soften, then slice it in half, then peel. With the skin and the flesh softened just a tad it makes the whole process much less dangerous [I’ve had some battle wounds in the past haha!] I also cheat here and there and buy it already peeled and cubed [sometimes fresh, sometimes frozen] from my grocery store. I did that a lot when my husband was deployed and it was just me and the nugget, it saved time when I needed it most during crazy times. The microwave trick is gold though, I hope it works out fabulous for you Midge — keep all those fingers intact! <3
I just tried the microwave method of peeling! Wow quickest and easiest way to peel! Thanks,
Yay! I’m super happy it helped! I’m about to microwave one of my own so I can get started on holiday prep and save some time tomorrow. Hope you have a fabulous Thanksgiving! <3
I love this recipe!!!!! I found myself making it almost every week 🙂 So delicious and a new spin on butternut squash for me. Yum Yum!
I couldn’t find fresh cranberries so I opted for the canned variety, should this still be okay if I rinse them off?
I personally like canned cranberries so I vote yes as long as they’re somewhat whole and not pure jelly! If you like canned cran too then you’re good to go =)
So I decided to try your butternut squash cranberry feta recipe for Christmas dinner and I think we were all more excited about trying it than the turkey! I don’t know if I didn’t do it right but it was a complete flop! Everyone thought there were way too many cranberries and that it was just too tart for their taste and th feta only added to that taste. It’s such a simple recipe, I can’t think what I must’ve missed but I know the next time I will cut the cranberries in half, think about using craisins instead, and probably try goat cheese as another reader suggested. Any other ideas? Thanks!
Hey Ann! Gah! So sorry that it was too tart for your guests! Cranberries by nature are SUPER tart [craisins are sweetened with a pretty hefty bit of sugar for that reason just to be able to appeal to the masses and not give everyone sour-face, lol!] so sometimes they’re just too tart for certain palates. We make really rich dishes for the holidays so the tartness is almost a welcome bit of OOMPH for us, but then again my toddler eats straight lemons 😉 I wouldn’t worry that you did anything wrong [you didn’t!] just that you may find everyone prefers more sweetness! Using craisins could help sweeten the dish, or you could use more honey and even a little sprinkle of brown sugar if everyone prefers that flavor profile instead. It all comes down to personal taste preferences so if someone isn’t a fan of tartness or doesn’t adore feta, it can totally be tricky. I happen to adore goat cheese when honeyed but won’t touch it without the sweet stuff [my own quirk, haha] but think it could be a great addition to this because of the honey in the recipe! I think a few of my friends had made it that way and loved it! I’ve also had a few friends use craisins and adore it too! =) Hope that helps! When I cook for certain family members I have to adjust my recipes to their taste buds vs my own so I totally get the trickiness of cooking for others! xoxo
I hate to cheapen the recipe but I only have dried cranberries on hand-would these work just as well?
lol you’re not cheapening it! Soak the dried cranberries in some warm water to plump them up [just a few min I think] and you’re golden! <3
Hey Thanks for the response! I am cooking for 9 people. There will be a main course and two other side dishes besides this. Thanks again!
sorry if I’m being blind, but how many side servings does this make? It looks awesome and Im hoping to make it for Christmas dinner! Thanks!
Hey Linsday! I need to update this post thank you! The best approach is to measure out your servings via the squash. If you’ve chopped 4 cups of cubed butternut you can expect around 4 servings and if you’re using closer to six cups of squash you’ll have that many servings. I always think of how much squash I’m planning on piling my plate with and then plan accordingly haha, luckily the measurements are super flexible and you’ll be able to feed as many as you need to with a few adjustments. How many are you cooking for and is this one of multiple sides of will this be the only side dish/veg? Maybe I can help ya figure out how much to buy 🙂 keep me posted! Xo
Was wondering if cherries could be substituted for the cranberries as I’m having a hard time finding fresh cranberries in Australia this time of year? TIA
Yum! I think the combo would be lovely if you’re a cherry fan!
Made this with leftover cranberries from thanksgiving, amazing! I’m a long-time butter but squash lover and this really brought back the love. Thank you 🙂
Yay! Happy to hear you loved it!
Ooooh! Thanks for giving me a dinner idea for tonight! I think I’ll toss in some pumpkin seeds at the end and serve over spinach making it a warm-ish yummy salad!!!!
LOVE it Lisa! Save me a plate! <3
Just a note to say you can roast butternut squash seeds just like pumpkin seeds!
Thank you for this recipe. I made it for Thanksgiving, and it was so popular I’m making it again for Christmas!
Thank you thank you! I’m totally craving some squash seeds now 🙂 YUM!
How many does this serve?
I wish I had a formal measurement, but I was home alone each time I made it and kind of attacked the whole thing myself. So embarrassing! I would imagine it would make a decent-sized side dish for four, and possibly 6 or more if everyone takes a smaller, Thanksgiving-sized sample portion. Hope that helps! <3 Happy early Thanksgiving!
This sounds amazing! How long before the meal would you recommend making the dish? Is there a way to maybe warm it up as well? I need to bring a dish to Thanksgiving holiday party. Of course we won’t eat until most people are there…
Thanks Zehra! I haven’t tested any sort of extended advance prep yet [and I’m totally kicking myself for it now!] — will you have oven access at the party? When I’ve thrown potlucks with friends and family we all bring the ingredients and share the oven on the big day. I’m going to try to test a small batch today for you and let you know the results. Will your only option be microwave or will you be able to score 10 minutes in the stove? Shoot me an email and I’ll keep you posted on my results! peasandcrayons [at] gmail [dot] com
I’d like to hear how the advance prep went too. Wondering how long it will hold. Maybe in a crockpot? Maybe add the cheese at the last minute?
Ooh good call Jan! Thanks for asking! I found the best pre-prep results were when I pre-roasted the squash for around 25-30 minutes and then before serving, I tossed the room temperature squash back in the oven along with the cranberries for an additional 10 minutes or so until the cranberries started to burst and the squash crisped back up around the edges [yet still creamy and buttery on the inside, yum!] I did the reheat just before serving so the feta and honey were added to the still-warm dish and it worked great! I also cooked the squash and berries in their entirety and then reheated those just before serving in the oven for around 10 minutes, adding the cheese/honey after as well. The first method had more of the texture I was looking for but the second was still good! I would avoid the crock-pot out of fear of the squash turning to mush and the cranberries turning to sauce. Crock-pots can be a lifesaver with some dishes [cranberry sauce, soups, dips] and a menace with more delicate dishes. I hope that helps! Happy Early Thanksgiving Jan! <3
This looks fantastic! I’m all about the roasted veggies paired with fruit right now—sweet potatoes with apples and goat cheese has been happening a lot. This looks right up my alley too!
I think your recipe photo is broken, in the recipe area itself?
eek really? still? I don’t see it! Thanks for the heads up!
And this looks amazing. I need to bring a dish to Thanksgiving dinner, and I just found it. You rock my socks, also my squash (squashes, squashi) stack in the basement.
This looks SO delicious! I’m thinking of making it for Thanksgiving. Thanks, Jenn!
Thanks Fran!!!! <3 Hope you love it as much as I do! I've made it twice already and of course I need more in my life stat!
Will this dish hold up at room temp? I’m thinking Thanksgiving when ovens will be otherwise occupied last minute.
Hey Marcia! I’ve had a bunch of readers leave comments and Instagram tags saying they loved it at room temperature. I’ll admit hot is my favorite but I’ll take this sassy side dish any way I can get it, as I know oven space for Thanksgiving is indeed prime real estate!
The feta can’t sit out super long so you can add that just before serving (and even warm it up real quick before serving if you give it a taste and prefer it warm – it’ll only need a few min to heat back up I believe) Can’t wait for you to try it! xoxo
Perfect recipe for autumn! Well…almost! I’d change feta for goat’s cheese- just because I’m addicted to it! 🙂
It’s great both ways! =)
Woah. Every recipe I see of yours just makes me so hungry! I love the looks of this and will definitely have to give it a try.
I love the fall flavors in here! Squash and feta is such a great combo!
Thanks Carrie!
This sounds AMAZING! I LOVE butternut squash right now, cannot get enough of it….but I think my other half definitely is! I don’t think he could argue with this one though, who could not love this with that combo! And such good runner fuel too!
You’ll simply have to seduce him back to team butternut with this one =) Thanks Tina!
My daughter made this dish for Thanksgiving and it was delicious!