Crunchy Butternut Squash Fries

trulyabaker's Note:

Haven't got the chance to try this yet, but it looks and sounds great. Would be a great appetizer for fall! Defiantly give it a try. I will update once I get a chance to try it myself.

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 medium butternut squash
• 1 cup corn flake crumbs
• 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
• ½ cup pure maple syrup

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 425°F.
2. Line two baking sheets with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Microwave squash on HIGH for 2 minutes.
3. Cut squash in half length and scoop out the seeds. Peel squash with vegetable peeler. Cut into quarters. Cut quarters into 4x3/4-inch sticks.
4. Mix together the cornflake crumbs and the seasoned salt in a shallow dish. Pour the maple syrup into a second shallow dish. Dip the squash sticks into syrup and then coat crumb mixture. Place coated sticks in a single layer on a prepared pan.
5. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes or until squash sticks are fork tender.

Reviews

[Caliope Coridan]

I thought these were okay, and I did like the crunch the flakes provided, I just didn't think it was necessary in regards to flavor. I love the flavor and natural sweetness of butternut squash, and adding syrup made it more of a dessert. I'll remember this if I ever have a dinner party theme that could involve burgers and fries, because they would be a departure from the standard fare, but for myself I'll stick to classic roasted style.