Baked Squash with Garlic Cream Sauce Recipe

Greet the season with a delicious autumn-inspired dish that features a hearty roasted squash and the perfect pairing of garlic cream sauce on top. Baked acorn squash is one of our favorite go-to entertaining recipes as it’s simple to prepare and you can easily plan for one squash per person and maybe a few extras for leftovers.  
 
This baked acorn squash recipe is typically served alongside a larger main dish but can easily be planned as the main dish by adding a savory filling. The options are limitless for customizing your preferred acorn squash. Whether you prefer a sweeter note with brown sugar and butter, or you want to go more savory like this recipe, plan your preferred palate according to what you are serving.  

A Few Key Ingredients

• Small-Sized Squash – we prefer acorn squash for this particular recipe  

• Garlic Cloves   – just a couple do the trick!

• Crème Fraîche - a delicious accompaniment similar to sour cream  

As you begin to prepare your baked squash and accompanying sides, we have a few recommendations for pairings that perfectly highlight the flavors of this savory dish. During one of our recent gatherings, we opted to include a delicious Roast Coquelets recipe that featured roasted thyme potatoes for the perfect main dish.  

Serve up the flavors of fall with a delicious and simple to prepare Baked Squash with Garlic Cream Sauce Recipe and plan your next gathering around this crowd-pleasing dish.  
 
Bon appétit!  

Baked Squash with Garlic Cream Sauce 

Serves 2 

 
Ingredients:

• 2 squashes (any small-sized variety)  
• 2 garlic cloves (peeled)  
• 120 ml/ 1/2 cup crème fraîche per squash (alternatively you can use sour cream) 
• Salt & pepper for seasoning 

 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven 180°C/350°F.
2. Slice the top part of the squash (leaving you with a lid), remove the seeds. Season the inside of the squash with salt and pepper, add one peeled garlic clove and close the lid.
3. Place squash in a roasting pan and bake for 45 minutes, or until soft.  
4. When ready, remove the lid and leave to cool on a plate.
5. Scoop out the garlic and 2 tsp of squash and add to the crème fraîche.
6. You can mash it up with a fork or place in a food processor and mix for a few seconds for a creamier sauce.
7. Pour cream back into squash and close the lids. Serve in a bowl with a spoon. 

Recipe Courtesy of A Kitchen in France: A Year of Cooking in My Farmhouse by Mimi Thorisson 

Serve It Up

	Prepare and serve your garlic cream sauce in a stylish bowl for the perfect presentation.
Present your baked squash and accompanying sides on our Blush Layered Diamond Dinner Plate at your next gathering.