Hasselback Butternut Squash with Bay Leaves and Chile Glaze Recipe
Transform your holiday meals with this Hasselback Butternut Squash recipe, featuring aromatic bay leaves and a spicy chile glaze, all brought together on the Arteflame Grill for a perfect blend of flavors.
Ingredients:
- 1 large butternut squash or 2–3 small honeynut squash (about 3 pounds total)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 1 Fresno chile, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup, preferably grade B
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 6–8 dried bay leaves
Instructions:
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Prep the Squash:
- Halve the squash lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Remove the skin and white flesh to reach the deep orange flesh.
- Rub the squash with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Microwave the squash halves until they start to soften, about 6-10 minutes.
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Make the Chile Glaze:
- On the Arteflame grill, bring the sliced Fresno chile, maple syrup, butter, and vinegar to a simmer in a small saucepan. Stir occasionally.
- Remove the chile slices once the desired heat level is reached and set aside.
- Continue simmering until the glaze thickens enough to coat a spoon, about 6–8 minutes. Keep the glaze warm on the cooler edge of the grill.
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Grill the Squash:
- Transfer the partially cooked squash to the grill.
- Score the rounded sides of the squash halves crosswise, taking care not to cut all the way through.
- Tuck bay leaves between some of the slices and season again with salt and pepper.
- Place the squash on the grill, scored sides up. Cover with a stainless pan or bowl to create an oven effect.
- Baste with the chile glaze every 10 minutes, using a pastry brush to lift off any glaze browning too much, until tender and the glaze forms a rich brown coating, about 30-40 minutes.
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Serve:
- Serve the Hasselback squash topped with the reserved chile slices.
- Squash can be roasted 4 hours ahead, cooled to just warm, covered, and stored at room temperature. Reheat before serving.
Enjoy this unique Hasselback Butternut Squash with Bay Leaves and a delectable Chile Glaze, a perfect holiday-worthy dish to prepare on your Arteflame grill.
