This recipe is a staple at our Christmas dinner as it’s delicious and only takes 20 minutes to prepare.
Easy Christmas Side Dish Recipe: Roasted Delicata Squash with Whipped Mascarpone and Hot Honey
This easy and delicious Roasted Delicata Squash with Whipped Mascarpone and Hot Honey recipe is the perfect Christmas side dish recipe that will impress your guests and have them going up for seconds! This recipe is so packed with flavor, you might want to keep the recipe on hand as I am constantly getting asked to send it to people. If you’re looking for more than one side dish recipe, you’ll want to check out my Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and Cranberries recipe. I also have this delicious mashed potato recipe or glazed carrots recipe if you want to check those out, too!
A Christmas Side Dish Recipe That Is Easy To Make In Batches
One of the best things about this Roasted Delicata Squash recipe is how easy it is to make in batches. Whether you’re cooking for 4 people or in charge of making the entire Christmas feast, this side dish scales up perfectly. You can easily double or triple the ingredients without any extra fuss, and roasting multiple trays of squash at once in the oven is super easy.
Roasted Delicata Squash with Whipped Mascarpone and Hot Honey
Step by step instructions for one of my favorite Christmas veggie side dishes, Roasted Delicata Squash with Whipped Mascarpone and Hot Honey.
4
servings20
minutes30-35
minutesIngredients
- 2
delicata squash
- 2 cups
argula
- 8 oz
heavy cream
- 4-6 oz
pomegranate seeds
- 4 oz
marscarpone
- 3 tbsp
hot honey
- 2 tbsp
olive oil
- 2 tsp
thyme, rough chop
- 1 tsp
pumpkin spice
- 1 tsp
sugar, powdered
salt & pepper, to taste
directions
Preheat the oven to 425°
To slice your delicata squash, cut off both ends of the squash, then carefully cut squash down the middle lengthwise. Scoop out and discard the insides. Lay squash on the flat side, then cut ½ inch slices.
Add sliced squash to a mixing bowl with chopped thyme, olive oil, salt and pepper. Toss to fully combine.
Add squash to a sheet pan and spread out evenly.
Bake for 25 to 30 mins until golden brown and fork tender. To add a little more color, you can broil for a few minutes at the end.
While your squash is roasting, make your whipped mascarpone by combining mascarpone, heavy cream, pumpkin spice and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl and whip until stiff peaks form.
Once squash is fully cooked, it is time to dish it up!
On a serving tray, lay 1 cup of arugula across the tray, top with delicata squash, then top with large dollops of the whipped mascarpone, top with remaining arugula, then finish with the drizzling of hot honey and garnish with pomegranate seeds.
Make It In Advance
If you’re stressing about how you are going to accomplish preparing and cooking all of your recipes, add this recipe to the list of dishes you can prepare in advance. I know I get stressed the week before Christmas trying to figure out how I will have everything warmed and ready to go at the same time! You can easily prepare this Christmas side dish recipe the night or day before and cover with saran wrap until you are ready to throw it in the oven.
Reheating Roasted Delicata Squash
One of the best things about roasted delicata squash is how well it reheats. Unlike some roasted vegetables that can become mushy or lose their texture after being stored, delicata squash maintains its tender yet slightly crispy edges even after a few days in the fridge. To reheat, you can pop it back into the oven for 10 to 15 minutes at 350° or until heated through. You can also toss it in a skillet over medium heat to preserve the crispiness. Whether enjoyed as a side dish for another meal or added to salads and bowls, roasted delicata squash makes for a perfect make-ahead option that saves time without sacrificing flavor.
Baking Dishes + Product Recommendations
If you are shopping for new baking dishes, serving trays or anything else. Check out my LTK! I love this set of 3 Le Creuset Heritage Open Rectangular Dishes that are red and perfect for the holidays. If you’re looking to purchase an air fryer to help you reheat dishes and make sure they stay warm before you serve them, I love this William Sonoma one.
This blog post is all about Christmas side dish recipes, easy side dish recipes, Christmas veggie side dish recipes, Christmas Day menu ideas and more. For more recipes and holiday recipe inspo, check out my blog everydaywithcassie.com.
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