Butternut squash fries covered in a rich (but not heavy) blue cheese sauce, this high protein appetizer, snack, or side dish is sure to please!
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Total Time 50 minutesminutes
Servings 3
Author Meme
Ingredients
For squash fries:
1mediumbutternut squash
½teaspoonsaltdivided
¼teaspoongarlic powder
1teaspoonolive oil
For blue cheese sauce:
2teaspoonolive oil
1clovegarlicminced
½cupcottage cheese
⅔cupblue cheese crumblesdivided
1tablespoonlemon juice
2tablespoonwaterif needed
1green onionchopped {optional}
Instructions
For the squash fries:
Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and grease with one teaspoon olive oil. Set aside.
Peel the butternut squash, and slice into fry shapes. Lay on paper towels and sprinkle with ⅛ teaspoon salt.
When the oven is preheated and the squash fries have released their moisture {the paper towel will be damp}, blot dry. Then put the fries on the baking sheet. Sprinkle fries with garlic powder and remaining salt. Arrange fries on baking sheet in one layer {you might have to do two baking sheets}
Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping/stirring them halfway through cooking time.
Remove from oven and let cool for about 5 minutes on the baking sheet.
For the cheese sauce:
Meanwhile, heat the 2 teaspoons of oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, and cook for 30 seconds. Add the cottage cheese, ⅓ cup of the blue cheese, and lemon juice to the garlic. Stir until the cheese almost melts and combines {the cheese doesn't completely melt}. Add a tablespoon or two of water to help thin out the cheese sauce a little if needed.
Transfer the fries to a plate and then pour the cheese sauce over the fries. Sprinkle with remaining ⅓ cup blue cheese and green onion {if using}. Enjoy!