A while ago I made and a roasted butternut squash and caramelized onion pizza with gorgonzola and crispy fried sage and I really enjoyed the roasted squash and gorgonzola flavour combo. Manggy left a comment on that post suggesting a maple syrup and squash combo which sounded nice and I was thinking that combining roasted squash with gorgonzola and maple syrup would be a good idea. Since I had some gorgonzola for the mushroom and blue cheese sauce for my steak dinner I thought it was the perfect time to try out the new side dish. The roasted squash with gorgonzola and maple syrup turned out well. Roasting the squash brought out its sweetness when combined with the maple syrup was the perfect balance to the tangy gorgonzola cheese. The flavour of the maple syrup also worked well with the flavours of the gorgonzola and the squash. The gorgonzola was particularly nice in this dish as the heat from the roasted squash started to melt the cheese and it became nice and creamy.
Roasted Squash with Gorgonzola and Maple Syrup
ingredients
- 4 cups squash (peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2 inch cubes)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 handful gorgonzola (crumbled)
- * maple syrup
directions
- Toss the squash in the olive oil with the salt and pepper.
- Roast in a preheated 400F/200C oven until tender, about 30-40 minutes, turning over about half way through.
- Mix the roasted butternut squash and gorgonzola cheese.
- Serve with a drizzle of maple syrup.
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Sara says
January 24, 2009 at 10:22 pmOH MY GOSH this looks amazing! I want to eat it right now. 🙂 I love butternut squash and it seems like Gorgonzola would be a perfect partner…I’ll have to try it!
BMK says
January 24, 2009 at 11:33 pmWhat a great flavor combination. Combined with the steak, sounds like you had an wonderful dinner!
VeggieGirl says
January 24, 2009 at 11:46 pmOooh, love the combination of squash and sweet syrup – yum!!
Gloria says
January 24, 2009 at 11:56 pmAll your plates look amazing and tasty Kevin, sorry by the question, but normally how many servings you made two or three,?? I have doubts sometimes.xGloria
Cathy - wheresmydamnanswer says
January 25, 2009 at 12:20 amWhat a wonderful combination. The sweet with the cheese hmmm…
Lorraine @NotQuiteNigella says
January 25, 2009 at 12:28 amThe photography on this is BEAUTIFUL Kevin!
Rosa's Yummy Yums says
January 25, 2009 at 12:34 amOMG, that looks incredibly good! What fantastic flavors!
Cheers,
Rosa
Jeanne says
January 25, 2009 at 12:39 amMy brain always seems to stop at butternut squash and feta – but maybe it’s time I tried out a new combo 🙂 Love the sweetness added by the maple syrup…
Jan says
January 25, 2009 at 12:58 amThis sounds like a delightful combination.
Sandie says
January 25, 2009 at 12:58 amThis combination of flavors is particularly appealing. You now have my mouth watering.
katie says
January 25, 2009 at 1:03 amThis combination looks amazing! The syrup would make it too sweet but the gorgonzola would be the perfect counter. Delicious!
Anonymous says
January 25, 2009 at 2:30 amI’ll have to try this, Kev 🙂
Jenn Sutherland says
January 25, 2009 at 2:30 amWow. Fabulous! I am going to make this for my lunch tomorrow, and use up some sweet potatoes lingering in the pantry. Looks like a perfect sweet-savory combo!
Melissa says
January 25, 2009 at 2:36 amI don’t usually eat squash, but I would definitely eat it with maple syrup! 🙂
Anonymous says
January 25, 2009 at 3:53 amI love squash and this one looks wonderful yaa.
Paula says
January 25, 2009 at 4:23 amI would never have thought about combining gorgonzola and maple syrup! That’s what I love about cooking blogs; I learn new stuff all the time. The photo of your squash looks terrific!
Indonesia-Eats says
January 25, 2009 at 4:56 amI never try to cook with gorgonzola before. Does it taste the same as regular blue cheese?
ttfn300 says
January 25, 2009 at 5:09 amGREAT combination of flavors. I don’t think i would’ve used both maple syrup and gorgonzola at the same time, but it’s genious 🙂
Sharon says
January 25, 2009 at 6:13 amWow, Kevin! Awesome!!!
pigpigscorner says
January 25, 2009 at 11:57 amLooks really good! And the flavours…yum…
Joanne says
January 25, 2009 at 12:34 pmI think that you may have made my new favorite food.
Kevin says
January 25, 2009 at 1:01 pmGloria: This recipe made enough for 4 servings as a side dish. Though I am only cooking for myself I like to have leftovers for lunches at work during the week.
Kevin says
January 25, 2009 at 1:23 pmkatie: I went really light with the syrup as I just wanted to balance out the tangyness of the cheese.
Kevin says
January 25, 2009 at 1:29 pmIndonesia-Eats: Gorgonzola is similar to regular blue cheeses. There are two kinds of gorgonzola a softer younger one (gorgonzola dolce) that is milder and a harder older one which can get fairly strong. I used the softer and milder one with the squash as I wanted it to melt easier and I did not want the cheese to overpower everything else. You could easily substitute another soft mild blue cheese if you wanted.
Hayley says
January 25, 2009 at 2:54 pmYour flavor combinations are always so amazing!
OhioMom says
January 25, 2009 at 3:00 pmI love roasted squash, you combo with the maple syrup and cheese sounds wonderful … YUM!
meeso says
January 25, 2009 at 3:46 pmYou have the most delicious and innovative recipes, YUMMY!
Vij says
January 25, 2009 at 3:50 pmyum yum yummy! looks gorgeous.
Grace says
January 25, 2009 at 6:06 pmit almost seems odd that squash pairs so well with maple syrup, but it sure does. this is lovely. 🙂
Brilynn says
January 25, 2009 at 6:25 pmRoasted squash is a favourite of mine. Gorgonzola and maple syrup sound like great additions!
Beth says
January 25, 2009 at 7:10 pmI HAVE to try this one. Sounds fantastic – sweet /salty combo
Jan says
January 25, 2009 at 7:11 pmOooh that looks good!
I will have to give this a go. Love the idea of gorgonzola with maple syrup Mmmm!
Sara says
January 25, 2009 at 7:26 pmwow. that’s all i can say. this combination sounds amazing!
Not Another Omnivore says
January 25, 2009 at 10:17 pmFantastic looking! My Dad has recently got me really digging the Gorgonzola…
NAOmni
Karen says
January 25, 2009 at 10:57 pmAs usual, a unique combination of flavors that sound just delicious!
Ciao Chow Linda says
January 26, 2009 at 2:04 amWow, if I hadn’t already eaten dinner, I’d be making this right now. I adore both butternut squash and gorgonzola. Looks like a delicious combination and the photo is wonderful too. Glad I found your blog.
rhonalala says
January 26, 2009 at 2:13 amThat looks like a wonderful combination. Yum!
Sharon says
January 26, 2009 at 2:17 amI really love the idea of the sweet from the maple syrup with the savory. You’re always coming up with such tasty treats!
Proud Italian Cook says
January 26, 2009 at 2:42 amWhat a great combination of flavors here Kevin! Gorgonzola and maple? I’m sold!!
Manger La Ville says
January 26, 2009 at 2:59 amThis seems like a great side to the steak. Can’t wait to try it.
Mrs Ergül says
January 26, 2009 at 4:23 amWow look at that roasted squash! I love that hue!
MaryBeth says
January 26, 2009 at 4:32 amWow… I love all of the above ingredients but I would have never thought to put them together, this does sound very interesting.
Tartelette says
January 26, 2009 at 6:00 amAdd me to the OMG commenters!! Oh wow…this and a big hunk of steak and I am a happy girl!!
Suzie says
January 26, 2009 at 8:53 amSounds heavenly! I must try that once we get back to winter vegetables.
Parker says
January 26, 2009 at 12:52 pmI have so much butternut squash frozen I am not sure what to do with it anymore This is a nice combo with the cheese that I would love to try.
Debbie says
January 26, 2009 at 2:04 pmOh does that look good!
Zesty Cook says
January 26, 2009 at 2:44 pmGreat flavor combination! Looks amazing.
zesty
Katie says
January 26, 2009 at 2:45 pmThis looks great and I have never had this combo before but it looks really good.
Maya says
January 26, 2009 at 4:52 pmI love how roasting vegetables brings out the natural sweetness. A winner, Kevin.
Maria says
January 26, 2009 at 4:56 pmI love roasted squash and you made it even better! YUM!
Anonymous says
January 26, 2009 at 5:49 pmthat squash with gorgonzola sounds great…who doesn’t LOVE gorgonzola cheese? it makes everything taste soo much better!
Anonymous says
January 26, 2009 at 5:54 pmJust pretty and tasty. It’s started a major craving for a sage pork tenderloin that we can scoop up with this.
Rachyo says
January 26, 2009 at 5:55 pmWow! This site is wonderful! It came up as I was looking for red bean ice cream and most of these recipes made my mouth water. I look forward to trying some out, thanks so much!
Natashya says
January 26, 2009 at 7:43 pmI do love blue cheese with roasted veggies – adding maple syrup would be just the right hit of sweet!
Gloria says
January 26, 2009 at 7:51 pmThanks Kevin I imagine that!! Sometimes Im alone too but I cook foe two or four (depends) and reserve some to later or tom other day. Thanks a lot.Gloria
Marjie says
January 26, 2009 at 8:12 pmI’ve made butternut squash with maple syrup and nuts before, but I’ve never tried adding cheese to it! This looks great!
lisaiscooking says
January 26, 2009 at 8:14 pmWhat a great sounding combination! Looks delish.
Theresa says
January 26, 2009 at 8:57 pmWhat a great combination. Great flavors too!
Cheryl says
January 26, 2009 at 9:18 pmMy gosh that looks amazing, I am new to trying squash and this looks like a winner!
Mary Ellen says
January 26, 2009 at 10:13 pmThis is so interesting! I gave you an award/link on my blog. To see it, go to http://www.mecookingcreations.blogspot.com
Ellie from Kitchen Caravan says
January 26, 2009 at 10:27 pmThe combination of flavors sounds amazing. I’ve been looking for a new recipe for butternut squash for SO long now – looks like I can finally end my search. Thanks!
Passionate Eater says
January 26, 2009 at 10:55 pmWow, the innovative combo of gorgonzola and maple syrup makes my head spin. I am definitely trying this recipe!
ana dane says
January 26, 2009 at 11:22 pmsimple and delicious. i would love to try this over some nice quinoa, maybe lightly spiced with cinnamon?
Jesse says
January 27, 2009 at 12:30 amWOW – that sounds amazing! I’m bookmarking this right now.
Koko says
January 27, 2009 at 2:24 amOoh. This sounds absolutely WONDERFUL. I have a squash in my house and I already have dinner started tonight….but I must make this tomorrow!!
Lovliebutterfly says
January 28, 2009 at 12:32 pmThanks for visiting my blog! This squash and maple syrup combo sounds really delicious! And I think I could substitute with vegan cheese. Yum! Your photos are great too!
Anonymous says
January 28, 2009 at 1:57 pmThat sounds like a wonderful combination that I never would have thought to try!
Meryl
Olga says
January 28, 2009 at 6:58 pmLove the combo of squash and gorgonzola. Not sure about the maple syrup though.
I think it’d be great w/some pine nuts on top 🙂
Julia says
January 28, 2009 at 7:08 pmDo you think this would work with sweet potatoes too?
kimberleyblue says
January 28, 2009 at 7:56 pmsounds like an awesome combo!!
Kevin says
January 28, 2009 at 11:13 pmJulia: This would also work well with sweet potatoes. I often switch things up by replacing squash/pumpkin with sweet potatoes or the other way around.
PG says
January 30, 2009 at 10:21 pma lovely combination of ingredients!Looks delicious!
James says
January 30, 2009 at 11:50 pmNow this would make a nice open sandwich too.
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February 2, 2009 at 2:26 amThat’s it. I’ve decided that I AM a fan and added you to my blogroll.
Sweet P says
February 9, 2009 at 10:49 pmAnother wonderful dish! I will definitely be making this recipe again.
cometblond says
December 3, 2009 at 8:56 pmThis dish is spectacular and so easy to make. We had it on Thanksgiving with local Vermont cheese, and it was deeeeee-lish!