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Roasted Squash with Gorgonzola and Maple Syrup

[heart_this] · Jan 24, 2009 · 76 Comments

Roasted Squash with Gorgonzola and Maple Syrup

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

Roasted Squash with Gorgonzola and Maple Syrup

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Servings: 4
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
  1. Toss the squash in the olive oil with the salt and pepper.
  2. Roast in a preheated 400F/200C oven until tender, about 30-40 minutes, turning over about half way through.
  3. Mix the roasted butternut squash and gorgonzola cheese.
  4. Serve with a drizzle of maple syrup.
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  1. Sara says

    January 24, 2009 at 10:22 pm

    OH 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!

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  2. BMK says

    January 24, 2009 at 11:33 pm

    What a great flavor combination. Combined with the steak, sounds like you had an wonderful dinner!

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  3. VeggieGirl says

    January 24, 2009 at 11:46 pm

    Oooh, love the combination of squash and sweet syrup – yum!!

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  4. Gloria says

    January 24, 2009 at 11:56 pm

    All 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

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  5. Cathy - wheresmydamnanswer says

    January 25, 2009 at 12:20 am

    What a wonderful combination. The sweet with the cheese hmmm…

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  6. Lorraine @NotQuiteNigella says

    January 25, 2009 at 12:28 am

    The photography on this is BEAUTIFUL Kevin!

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  7. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    January 25, 2009 at 12:34 am

    OMG, that looks incredibly good! What fantastic flavors!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  8. Jeanne says

    January 25, 2009 at 12:39 am

    My 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…

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  9. Jan says

    January 25, 2009 at 12:58 am

    This sounds like a delightful combination.

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  10. Sandie says

    January 25, 2009 at 12:58 am

    This combination of flavors is particularly appealing. You now have my mouth watering.

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  11. katie says

    January 25, 2009 at 1:03 am

    This combination looks amazing! The syrup would make it too sweet but the gorgonzola would be the perfect counter. Delicious!

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  12. Anonymous says

    January 25, 2009 at 2:30 am

    I’ll have to try this, Kev 🙂

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  13. Jenn Sutherland says

    January 25, 2009 at 2:30 am

    Wow. 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!

    Reply
  14. Melissa says

    January 25, 2009 at 2:36 am

    I don’t usually eat squash, but I would definitely eat it with maple syrup! 🙂

    Reply
  15. Anonymous says

    January 25, 2009 at 3:53 am

    I love squash and this one looks wonderful yaa.

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  16. Paula says

    January 25, 2009 at 4:23 am

    I 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!

    Reply
  17. Indonesia-Eats says

    January 25, 2009 at 4:56 am

    I never try to cook with gorgonzola before. Does it taste the same as regular blue cheese?

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  18. ttfn300 says

    January 25, 2009 at 5:09 am

    GREAT combination of flavors. I don’t think i would’ve used both maple syrup and gorgonzola at the same time, but it’s genious 🙂

    Reply
  19. Sharon says

    January 25, 2009 at 6:13 am

    Wow, Kevin! Awesome!!!

    Reply
  20. pigpigscorner says

    January 25, 2009 at 11:57 am

    Looks really good! And the flavours…yum…

    Reply
  21. Joanne says

    January 25, 2009 at 12:34 pm

    I think that you may have made my new favorite food.

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  22. Kevin says

    January 25, 2009 at 1:01 pm

    Gloria: 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.

    Reply
  23. Kevin says

    January 25, 2009 at 1:23 pm

    katie: I went really light with the syrup as I just wanted to balance out the tangyness of the cheese.

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  24. Kevin says

    January 25, 2009 at 1:29 pm

    Indonesia-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.

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  25. Hayley says

    January 25, 2009 at 2:54 pm

    Your flavor combinations are always so amazing!

    Reply
  26. OhioMom says

    January 25, 2009 at 3:00 pm

    I love roasted squash, you combo with the maple syrup and cheese sounds wonderful … YUM!

    Reply
  27. meeso says

    January 25, 2009 at 3:46 pm

    You have the most delicious and innovative recipes, YUMMY!

    Reply
  28. Vij says

    January 25, 2009 at 3:50 pm

    yum yum yummy! looks gorgeous.

    Reply
  29. Grace says

    January 25, 2009 at 6:06 pm

    it almost seems odd that squash pairs so well with maple syrup, but it sure does. this is lovely. 🙂

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  30. Brilynn says

    January 25, 2009 at 6:25 pm

    Roasted squash is a favourite of mine. Gorgonzola and maple syrup sound like great additions!

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  31. Beth says

    January 25, 2009 at 7:10 pm

    I HAVE to try this one. Sounds fantastic – sweet /salty combo

    Reply
  32. Jan says

    January 25, 2009 at 7:11 pm

    Oooh that looks good!
    I will have to give this a go. Love the idea of gorgonzola with maple syrup Mmmm!

    Reply
  33. Sara says

    January 25, 2009 at 7:26 pm

    wow. that’s all i can say. this combination sounds amazing!

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  34. Not Another Omnivore says

    January 25, 2009 at 10:17 pm

    Fantastic looking! My Dad has recently got me really digging the Gorgonzola…

    NAOmni

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  35. Karen says

    January 25, 2009 at 10:57 pm

    As usual, a unique combination of flavors that sound just delicious!

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  36. Ciao Chow Linda says

    January 26, 2009 at 2:04 am

    Wow, 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.

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  37. rhonalala says

    January 26, 2009 at 2:13 am

    That looks like a wonderful combination. Yum!

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  38. Sharon says

    January 26, 2009 at 2:17 am

    I really love the idea of the sweet from the maple syrup with the savory. You’re always coming up with such tasty treats!

    Reply
  39. Proud Italian Cook says

    January 26, 2009 at 2:42 am

    What a great combination of flavors here Kevin! Gorgonzola and maple? I’m sold!!

    Reply
  40. Manger La Ville says

    January 26, 2009 at 2:59 am

    This seems like a great side to the steak. Can’t wait to try it.

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  41. Mrs Ergül says

    January 26, 2009 at 4:23 am

    Wow look at that roasted squash! I love that hue!

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  42. MaryBeth says

    January 26, 2009 at 4:32 am

    Wow… I love all of the above ingredients but I would have never thought to put them together, this does sound very interesting.

    Reply
  43. Tartelette says

    January 26, 2009 at 6:00 am

    Add me to the OMG commenters!! Oh wow…this and a big hunk of steak and I am a happy girl!!

    Reply
  44. Suzie says

    January 26, 2009 at 8:53 am

    Sounds heavenly! I must try that once we get back to winter vegetables.

    Reply
  45. Parker says

    January 26, 2009 at 12:52 pm

    I 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.

    Reply
  46. Debbie says

    January 26, 2009 at 2:04 pm

    Oh does that look good!

    Reply
  47. Zesty Cook says

    January 26, 2009 at 2:44 pm

    Great flavor combination! Looks amazing.

    zesty

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  48. Katie says

    January 26, 2009 at 2:45 pm

    This looks great and I have never had this combo before but it looks really good.

    Reply
  49. Maya says

    January 26, 2009 at 4:52 pm

    I love how roasting vegetables brings out the natural sweetness. A winner, Kevin.

    Reply
  50. Maria says

    January 26, 2009 at 4:56 pm

    I love roasted squash and you made it even better! YUM!

    Reply
  51. Anonymous says

    January 26, 2009 at 5:49 pm

    that squash with gorgonzola sounds great…who doesn’t LOVE gorgonzola cheese? it makes everything taste soo much better!

    Reply
  52. Anonymous says

    January 26, 2009 at 5:54 pm

    Just pretty and tasty. It’s started a major craving for a sage pork tenderloin that we can scoop up with this.

    Reply
  53. Rachyo says

    January 26, 2009 at 5:55 pm

    Wow! 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!

    Reply
  54. Natashya says

    January 26, 2009 at 7:43 pm

    I do love blue cheese with roasted veggies – adding maple syrup would be just the right hit of sweet!

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  55. Gloria says

    January 26, 2009 at 7:51 pm

    Thanks 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

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  56. Marjie says

    January 26, 2009 at 8:12 pm

    I’ve made butternut squash with maple syrup and nuts before, but I’ve never tried adding cheese to it! This looks great!

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  57. lisaiscooking says

    January 26, 2009 at 8:14 pm

    What a great sounding combination! Looks delish.

    Reply
  58. Theresa says

    January 26, 2009 at 8:57 pm

    What a great combination. Great flavors too!

    Reply
  59. Cheryl says

    January 26, 2009 at 9:18 pm

    My gosh that looks amazing, I am new to trying squash and this looks like a winner!

    Reply
  60. Mary Ellen says

    January 26, 2009 at 10:13 pm

    This is so interesting! I gave you an award/link on my blog. To see it, go to http://www.mecookingcreations.blogspot.com

    Reply
  61. Ellie from Kitchen Caravan says

    January 26, 2009 at 10:27 pm

    The 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!

    Reply
  62. Passionate Eater says

    January 26, 2009 at 10:55 pm

    Wow, the innovative combo of gorgonzola and maple syrup makes my head spin. I am definitely trying this recipe!

    Reply
  63. ana dane says

    January 26, 2009 at 11:22 pm

    simple and delicious. i would love to try this over some nice quinoa, maybe lightly spiced with cinnamon?

    Reply
  64. Jesse says

    January 27, 2009 at 12:30 am

    WOW – that sounds amazing! I’m bookmarking this right now.

    Reply
  65. Koko says

    January 27, 2009 at 2:24 am

    Ooh. This sounds absolutely WONDERFUL. I have a squash in my house and I already have dinner started tonight….but I must make this tomorrow!!

    Reply
  66. Lovliebutterfly says

    January 28, 2009 at 12:32 pm

    Thanks 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!

    Reply
  67. Anonymous says

    January 28, 2009 at 1:57 pm

    That sounds like a wonderful combination that I never would have thought to try!
    Meryl

    Reply
  68. Olga says

    January 28, 2009 at 6:58 pm

    Love 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 🙂

    Reply
  69. Julia says

    January 28, 2009 at 7:08 pm

    Do you think this would work with sweet potatoes too?

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  70. kimberleyblue says

    January 28, 2009 at 7:56 pm

    sounds like an awesome combo!!

    Reply
  71. Kevin says

    January 28, 2009 at 11:13 pm

    Julia: 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.

    Reply
  72. PG says

    January 30, 2009 at 10:21 pm

    a lovely combination of ingredients!Looks delicious!

    Reply
  73. James says

    January 30, 2009 at 11:50 pm

    Now this would make a nice open sandwich too.

    Reply
  74. Nurit "1 family. friendly. food." says

    February 2, 2009 at 2:26 am

    That’s it. I’ve decided that I AM a fan and added you to my blogroll.

    Reply
  75. Sweet P says

    February 9, 2009 at 10:49 pm

    Another wonderful dish! I will definitely be making this recipe again.

    Reply
  76. cometblond says

    December 3, 2009 at 8:56 pm

    This dish is spectacular and so easy to make. We had it on Thanksgiving with local Vermont cheese, and it was deeeeee-lish!

    Reply

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