Easy Roasted Parmesan Delicata Squash is such a simple side dish and only 3 ingredients! This mild-flavored squash gets cooked to perfection with the most delicious crispy, cheesy crust.
Delicata squash is so delicious when roasted simply with parmesan cheese.
This squash has a very mild flavor, it's my favorite of the winter squash varieties because of it's delicious flavor. It's also the only winter squash variety that doesn't need to be peeled first. You can eat the outer skin!
Other winter squash varieties can have overpowering flavors or be quite bold in flavor, but not Delicata squash.
It's simply sweet and buttery and oh so perfect when it gets roasted and all golden brown with melty, crispy parmesan.
Three real food ingredients is all that's needed for this side dish.
This side dish is so simple to make.
All you need is some Delicata squash, healthy fat of choice, shredded parmesan cheese and a little bit of sea salt if you'd like to season it. That's it!
All it takes is a little prep work slicing the Delicata squash and removing the inner seeds and any darker orange slimy membrane (just like how it looks inside a pumpkin).
Once you've got the squash slices prepped, mix them up with your healthy fat of choice, then spread them out in an even layer on a baking sheet. Sprinkle the parmesan all over the tops, then in the preheated oven they go to roast.
This Easy Roasted Parmesan Delicata Squash is perfect for any weeknight meal and fancy enough to be served to guests or served at the holiday table.
If you need to feed a lot of guests or if you plan on serving this at a holiday dinner, this recipe can easily be doubled or tripled, you'll just need a couple extra baking sheets.
If you've never had Delicata squash before, give it a try! It's truly one of the most special and delicious winter squashes available.
Easy Roasted Parmesan Delicata Squash
Easy Roasted Parmesan Delicata Squash
Easy Roasted Parmesan Delicata Squash is such a simple side dish and only 3 ingredients! This mild-flavored squash gets cooked to perfection with the most delicious crispy, cheesy crust.
Ingredients
- 2 medium size Delicata squash
- ¼ cup melted grass-fed butter, ghee or avocado oil
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- Optional Seasoning: ½ teaspoon sea salt (<-- salt)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Prep a large baking sheet with edges {like a jellyroll pan, I used a stoneware large bar pan} - line it with unbleached parchment paper. Set aside.
- Wash and prep the Delicata squash, make sure to scrub off any dirt then dry them with a clean dish towel. With the squash lying flat on cutting board, cut off the ends of the Delicata squash and discard, then slice the squash into ¼ inch thick slices. Remove and discard the inner seeds and any darker orange slimy membrane - you can do this with clean hands, a teaspoon or a pairing knife. Add the Delicata squash rings to a large mixing bowl, add the healthy fat of choice and optional sea salt, giving everything a stir until fully coated.
- Dump the coated Delicata squash rings on the lined baking sheet, arranging in a uniform single layer. Sprinkle the parmesan cheese over the tops of the Delicata squash rings.
- Bake at 425 degrees F for about 20-35 minutes until the Delicata squash rings are tender, light golden brown and the parmesan is crispy. Depending on your oven, this could take more or less time to bake. Keep an eye on the Delicata squash rings around 20 minutes to gauge how much more time your oven will need. Remove from the oven when done.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
YOU WILL NEED: Large Bar Pan or Large Jellyroll Baking Pan, Unbleached Parchment Paper
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 545Total Fat: 56gSaturated Fat: 33gTrans Fat: 2gUnsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 137mgSodium: 923mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 3gSugar: 4gProtein: 5g
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Renee D Kohley
So gorgeous - my girls will love this presentation! I just picked up this squash at the store this weekend and will plan it into my menu! Thanks!
Raia Todd
I love roasted squash! And of course anything is delicious with parmesan on top. 😉
Tessa Simpson
squash and parm = love!! I can't wait to get some delicata to try this for dinner!!
STACEY CRAWFORD
So simple and delicious! Love the parmesan 🙂
Jean
How fun are these? I love that it's just a few ingredients but makes such a stunning side dish, especially for the holidays! Im gonna have to save this one for all my cheese lovers.
Joni Gomes
This is a such a great idea and stunning! I love the taste and delicata squash and with the parm it's next level!
Megan Stevens
Such a fun idea with parmesan! And so pretty! Can't wait to make it like this!
Hope
I love how crispy and golden these look! It would make a great side or even as a warm snack for the kids, have pinned to try later 🙂
Jennifer Fisher
I can't believe I've never worked with this type of squash . . .. and it's so beautiful cut in rings as you did! Putting on my Christmas dinner menu, thanks for the inspo!
Elena
I happened to have squash and wondered what to do with it. But the squash I have is Kabocha squash.Will it work in this recipe ? Will try to figure how to cut it pretty.
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Hi Elena! 🙂 I'm not as familiar with Kabocha squash, although I'm guessing you could still cook it the same - the only difference is you might have to cook it a little longer. I hope you get to enjoy it. Take care.
ChihYu
Love roasted squash in the winter. This recipe is so flavorful and simple delicious. It'll be my family's favorite!
Meredith
I just love roasted delicata squash and your parmesan encrusted version looks delicious! I can't wait to try this recipe!
Mirlene
I dont believe I have tried delicata squash. I dont think I've seen it at our grocery store. Now I'm going to be on a hunt for it. Squash and parmesan is always a great idea.
Laura Duffy
I have to admit that I've never had delicata squash before. I'm eager to try it after seeing this recipe, though. It sounds delicious!
Kari - Get Inspired Everyday!
Well.. this needs to happen right away because it looks way too good! I don't have any delicata on hand right now, but I do have butternut!
Catherine Baez Sholl
Such an easy, delicious and healthy recipe! Love delicata squash.
Rachel
I am so happy to have another recipe for delicata squash! It is my favorite squash to grow and eat. I love it because of the reasoned you mentioned, it's mild flavor and it is so easy to prepare without having to peel.