Rosemary Cranberry Butternut Squash Side Dish Recipe

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I’ve been saying it quite a bit lately, perhaps because it almost doesn’t seem possible, but the holiday season is upon us friends! December is just around the corner which will hopefully entail many dinners and celebrations. Are you in charge of a holiday meal this year? Do you want to make something slightly different? I know this is the time of year for many sweet treats, but I also like making sweet and savory side dishes.

Many people make yam or sweet potato side dishes, but have you thought about making a butternut squash side? It tastes just as good – if not better. I diced and baked a butternut squash, then added winter flavors to create this simple and savory side dish that is so easy to prepare, but tastes like it took a lot of hard work. 😉

Rosemary Cranberry Butternut Squash Side Dish

What you need:

1 butternut squash

1/2  cup of honey

1 cup of dried cranberries

1 cup of hazelnuts, chopped

2 teaspoons of fresh minced rosemary + more for decoration

Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees. Peel and dice the butternut squash into 1 inch cubes. Place the butternut squash, cranberries, hazelnuts, honey, and rosemary into a large mixing bowl. Stir until thoroughly coated then transfer to a baking dish. Cover and bake for 1 hour.

Enjoy!

If you happen to have any leftovers after your holiday meal, I would suggest checking out Rubbermaid’s new line of food storage products called Brilliance. Brilliance products are 100% guaranteed leak-proof! They are crystal clear so you can see what’s actually inside, and are stain and odor resistant.  They also come with built-in vents so that you can reheat in the microwave without worrying about splatter. I bought a couple last time I was at my local Fred Meyer and have used them on several occasions already.

You can also easily turn this sweet and savory side dish into a main course by adding some protein – like ground beef to it. I actually did this just last night and mixed in ground beef, my favorite seasonings, and a bit of feta cheese! It was delicious!

Look for the new Rubbermaid Brilliance at your local Fred Meyer – I found these around some holiday displays! Also, if you are an Ibotta user, there is currently a limited time offer for $2 off an individual Brilliance container and $4 off a #brilliance set.

Do you have any great butternut squash recipes? Share them in the comments below!

~Melissa