Elegant Thanksgiving Squash Side Dish Recipe

Name: Elegant Thanksgiving Squash Side Dish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 sweet onion, chopped; 1 butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cubed; 2 Gala apples, cored and cubed, or more to taste; 1 cup water, or more as needed; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 cup red wine; 1/2 cup cranberry juice; 1/2 cup water; 1 tablespoon mulling spices; 1 1/4 cups raisins; 8 ounces chevre (soft goat cheese), crumbled

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon butter
1 sweet onion, chopped
1 butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cubed
2 Gala apples, cored and cubed, or more to taste
1 cup water, or more as needed
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup red wine
1/2 cup cranberry juice
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon mulling spices
1 1/4 cups raisins
8 ounces chevre (soft goat cheese), crumbled

1
Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion in hot butter until translucent and soft, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir butternut squash, apples, and 1 cup water into onion mixture. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer until apples are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
2
Pour squash mixture into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until smooth. Transfer puree to a bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste.
3
Stir wine, cranberry juice, and 1/2 cup water together in a saucepan. Bring wine mixture to a boil; add mulling spices, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 2 minutes. Add raisins and simmer until plumped, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard wine mixture.
4
Stir raisins into squash puree and top with goat cheese.

240

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon butter, 1 sweet onion, chopped, 1 butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cubed, 2 Gala apples, cored and cubed, or more to taste, and more.

Yes, Elegant Thanksgiving Squash Side Dish falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Elegant Thanksgiving Squash Side Dish

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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