Loaded Butternut Squash "Cordon Bleu" - Food Wishes

I really wanted to do something different with butternut squash. As in, not just roasting it, or turning it into a soup, which tend to be the two most common applications, so I eventually decided on a “loaded” twice-baked butternut squash. Enjoy!
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Instruction very clear and helpful, ended up with 12 fingers

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My Grandmother here in Texas always told me, "Never buy a squash with a big ass!". We love you and your new studio!

[@CM_Burns]

You are the Gerard Depardieu of your Butternut Squash Cordon Bleu.

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Excellent (prononcé en français)

[@scottrowe533]

Okay, I laughed aloud. Well played, good sir or madam.

[@rexstuff4655]

I made this tonight, and it was AMAZING. Blew me away, beyond all expectations. Two notes I will add for anyone looking to make this: 1) it takes quite a bit longer than you think it will, give yourself the time. 2) Go easy on the ham and dice it small.

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Another great idea I would probably not have come up with on my own :) We eat very low carb (Keto) and since I became addicted to you about 5 years ago, before Keto, we watch you because we appreciate your ways with food. I "keto-fy" many of your dishes. We eat only small amounts of Butternut Squash, despite really loving the stuff, due to the carbs. We have been very low carb for about 4 1/2 years now with excellent health benefits and while we have given up eating most carbs we will not give up watching Chef John.

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Lmfao large ass take a pass

[@Tekknowgerl]

im flabbergasted Chef!! This looks delicious!! I am 59 years old, diagnosed recently and decided to "meet & eat" new veggies...Butternut squash heard the call and I'm in love with the versitility of her!!! She has amazed me since we met (2020) but this week was the topper and specifically this video because I never knew baby-girl is "bi-veggie"...LOL Now I've learned I can eat her with meat or mushrooms already installed!!! The Universe is here and supporting me, what a great life - Thanks fam, be safe, and take care😎

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[@jjmetrejhon1743]

We made this tonight for dinner and I cannot recommend it enough. There's even enough for lunch tomorrow! Looks like this one is the Danielle Steele of our family meals.

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Excellent pun!

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Great stuff! Wish more chefs would cover the safety issues as nicely as you do here. Thanks for that!

[@jbirsner]

Just made this. Consider this a template for winter squash: you do this recipe w lamb, pine nuts and raisins just as easily. I had andouille sausage and an Ital. sausage for 6 oz. meat. 2 one pound squashes. Added half a diced bell pepper. 4 oz. Gruyere and 4 oz. cheddar, both diced. A little more green onion and some Aleppo pepper--cousin to Cayenne. Spousal Unit loved!

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[@sonnywilson7674]

It looks absolutely delicious. I think I’m going to make this with some walnuts added. Thanks again Chef John.

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Ummmm...walnuts 😊

[@toriferguson5]

How did it turn out

[@sonnywilson7674]

@@toriferguson5 It came out better than I thought. I think the walnuts added that something extra that made it something special.

[@patagoniaanne]

Addition of mustard is brilliant. I didn’t have Dijon and just used a bit less of brown. This is a delicious dish!

[@xarris37]

Perfect timing, a friend who gardens has recently burdened us with several butternut squashes. I'll definitely be making this

[@vintagebrew1057]

Butternut squash, garlic and sage soup in delicious!

[@craigplainfield3778]

I really like how Chef John doesn't show product brands, but I'm going to talk during class. He is using my favorite mustard. Edmund Fallot French mustard. It is very good.

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Oh, yes! And the best of the best is (was? It is, I think, discontinued) their green peppercorn Dijon. The world is a poorer place without it.

[@timmarkowicz779]

Try adding butternut squash to braised pork chops with bacon, carrots, onions, celery, apple, cabbage, and garlic. Deglaze pan with Moscato, add apple juice and chicken stock. Finish with some butter and thicken with a little corn starch slurry. Season with some marjoram, thyme, bay leaf and allspice.

[@SS4Xani]

I think you’ve done the impossible chef John. You’ve actually made me consider looking into butternut squash as an option.

[@pameladescoteaux7588]

I watched this video on Saturday and made it on Sunday. It was one of the most amazing dishes I've ever had. I've made so many of Chef John's recipes and loved them all but this one was just beyond exception! Thank you Chef John for all your amazing recipes.

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i love this. it's been a year and today i'm making this the fifth time, it's so delicious! My flatmate didn't like pumpkin at all, but even he loved this dish. Thank you so much :)

[@magicalmystery1964]

I gave this a try. But I didn’t have gruyere. I did indeed have white cheddar. Kept looking around my refrigerator, and no ham. But I did have two hotlinks from a previous meal. So I shrugged, grab the hotlinks, chopped them up and added them to the mix. With the white cheddar and Dijon mustard it was really incredible. This recipe of yours goes really well with hotlinks. You could make a proper Cajun dish and add cayenne. I did not but it was excellent. thank you for the recipe

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No cayenne pepper? Someone notify the authorities chef John has been kidnapped and they are keeping spices and graters from him

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Agree! This a total no-no!

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Some people are allergic to foods in the nightshade family, cayenne pepper is one of those. I would never use it.

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and was that a ridiculously normal sized stainless steel spoon in his hand?

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@@nancymuller3291 Awwwww....not even a pinch?!

[@BretonDP]

I've followed Chef John for years but this was the first recipe I've tried -- came out delicious! I used mushrooms instead of ham, and added chili flakes at the end. The dijon mustard with the squash is genius!

[@nancycy9039]

Thanks for the testing and the adaptation

[@morganbiddlecom]

Something about stuffed squash just gets me. I love it so much. First meal I ever made my husband was a stuffed delicata.

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Wow that’s beautiful..

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John, you missed the pun in the title: "gourdon blue"

[@Hunnie_B]

Exactly!

[@SS4Xani]

Meh. No reason to squash his butternuts over it. XD

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That's a pun? I thought that's what its called. Silly me haha

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The more of your videos I see, the more I am getting excited about cooking Thank you!

[@bgram7866]

I made this and gave half to my neighbor. Did not have any meat but all other ingredients. It was wonderful, she loved it too. Thanks so much from two old gals. ÷) (÷

[@HowToCuisine]

Very original! I love it! 😍😍😍

[@moniquehorton1111]

I have been searching KZbin for 2 weeks for a good butternut squash recipe. I believe I have found it!! Thanks Chef John! I am grateful to you. 🙏🏻

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Man, you are REALLY getting out there with the recipes after all these years. And yet still you find new things to make and keep them interesting.

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Thanks so much Chef John 😘 my daughter and I love you very much. God bless you and your family 👪.

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[@vinjulieann1]

I am loaded with butternut squash - Dijon sounds interesting. I was thinking since I don't eat pork that mushrooms would work then you mentioned caramelized mushrooms at the end - definitely going to give this a try.

[@adbreon]

I have a similar recipe with caramelized onions and mushrooms. They work beautifully with the squash. If you don’t cook the squash as long in the first roasting you can also kinda dice it instead of mashing it which I think is a nicer texture

[@melenatorr]

And since I don't like either ham or mushrooms, I'm betting leftover chicken would work, too.

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Great idea!

[@flowercook3915]

vinjulieann1 I was gifted 8 butternuts last week,I love to make the Mario Batali roasted slices,then drizzled with a spicy garlic red wine vinegar dressing and mint.Wonderful for entertaining as it is served at room temp. and made in advance Last week I also made the raw butternut squash salad from food 52.It was wonderful,but time consuming to julienne I'll be making this cordon blue soon!

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Man, Chef John, you're going above and beyond with this one.

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That's right, Chef John's done it again. I have done so many recipes thanks to you. Looks good man!

[@bcgayguy]

I made this for Christmas dinner, was a great hit.

[@Lyagushka8669]

Made this for dinner tonight and it was absolutely delicious! I wouldn’t change a thing! Thank you, Chef John!!!! ❤️

[@sarahl6462]

I just made this with my Christmas dinner leftovers and it was divine. Thank you Chef John!

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Beautiful cutting board by the way.

[@ninemimesleft]

It looks like meat.

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Fun to follow and everything I wanted wouldn’t buy.your method of explaining is simple and comforting to try. Now I’m cooking again and chuckling just as much

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Thank you chef John for your recipes.

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I was not aware of the squash saying, always educational. Thanks Chef John

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[@punkinuk1]

Oh boy! I'm making this again. It is absolutely delicious. My husband raves about it to anyone who will listen. He hates mustard but I "forgot" to tell him it was in there so he ate it anyway. 12/10 for the recipe and the fun video. Thank you, Chef John, from Susan and Jack along the Thruway a bit in Upstate NY

[@kevinpalmquist6020]

I tried this with great anticipation. It was even better than I had imagined. I used the coarse-grained Dijon mustard, which was a very nice addition. I put this on my repeat list.

[@markstinson4434]

Did this for dinner this evening. Absolutely awesome (and simple enough that even I could do it)! Thanks for sharing.

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Did this tonight, you have been my go to guy for recipes for a year or so now, and as all your recipes it was a hit. Must have made 20 or so of your creations. Potatoes Romanoff was the biggest hit and one I get requests for all the time, did them with the cider pork you just did loved it. Cheers.

[@janetedens]

I just cooked it and it is sooooo good. It slices so nicely and holds it's shape well. Thanks for sharing this.

[@angeljamais8541]

Made this with mushroom en lieu of meat, absolutely delicious. Thank you, Chef!!!

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Wow that’s nice and how are you by the way

[@ailalelo]

That cutting board is messing with my depth perception...

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If you microwave it a bit, it’s much easier to cut.

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congratulations on new studio and wishing all the best and loads of new episodes! I hope you are doing great in those tough times

[@beverlyanne5699]

Perfect, been tired of chicken. Made chicken cacciatorie Lasagna, just sat on couch after eating my fill of it. I wanted butternut squash soup yesterday but it is not as filling and belly warming as the lasagna, it snowed here ugh! This is perfect. I will try it with ground cream of tartar instead of mustard, I am allergic. As always Chef has the best recipes I can enjoy with every practical instruction. Truly a blessing when searching for recipes can take the wind out of your sail when hunger strikes faster than making it is rational to invest. God Bless you Chef John.

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A sure sign of KZbin success, a new studio set up. Congrats John.

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Love the new studio. Quality of the light is very clear in the video

[@abcxyz1797]

These look awesome. I love butternut squash. I will be trying this one for sure. Thanks.

[@kevinnowak6680]

Just what I needed after a trying day after a trying week after a trying....Thank you. And thanks for the recipe, too. I really like this one and am looking forward to trying it.

[@sarahlovesriceee]

my last round of butternut squash, i washed off the seeds, threw them in with the roast and they made the perfect toasty appetizer :) this recipe looks amazing!

[@k8eekatt]

Yes I love toasted squash seeds this time of year

[@willjones8925]

I toast them in a little coating of honey, oil, salt, and rosemary.

[@k8eekatt]

@@willjones8925 that sounds amazing! I have a couple caterpillar squash to cook tomorrow...I will do that!

[@miawilliams6183]

This was right on time! I have two butternut squash sitting in the kitchen waiting

[@TheKMGOLD]

Same 😄

[@jasonmorgan75]

Just made this and it was phenomenal! Excellent as always John

[@momc1134]

Tried this tonight and it was awesome...a great addition to my list of squash recipes!

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Fantastic. Tomorrow’s dinner. I love your relaxing and humorous voice. I’m a follower

[@italiana626sc]

Thank you for the last minute mushroom/meatless suggestion! Much appreciated.

[@dalex60]

Made this as a casserole, as I cook for one. Turned out great. It makes a ton, had plenty to freeze.

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For one? I'm free tonight 🍷

[@SisterMaji]

ooo ya this is a good one ... love cooking this time of year! thank you CJ, nice studio too

[@garyvee6023]

Yummmmmm. Looks awesome, planted out my Butternuts a month or so ago, so reeeeeally looking forward to trying this.

[@bridgetbryantoth]

Omg, I made this butternut cordon bleu and its freaking awesome!! Thank you John!!

[@jamesrichey]

That is an awesome dish. I have a butternut squash I grew sitting on my kitchen island right now. I'll try this recipe with mushrooms, a flax egg and vegan cheese. Thanks!

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I love that your humor has evolved. Fantastic fun.

[@Hunnie_B]

"you are the Lord of your loaded gourd" love your humor Chef John 👍👍

[@dannysinclair4756]

Hmm I know you enjoyed the clip

[@supergeek1418]

And I just picked up a couple butternut squash, and was trying to figure out what to do with them... THANKS, Chef John! This looks *DELICIOUS* !!!

[@MyPhoenix62]

As always an amazingly simple yet decandent recipe..definitely gonna try the carmelized onions!! Thanks so much!! I think I have a new holiday side dish- great presentation!!

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You are so fun!!! I love listening to you!!

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Better lighting in this episode for sure... great recipe, thank you CJ !

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Love this recipe video, Chef John.

[@2023Red]

We followed instructions and we loved the taste. We plan to vary with a substitute for the green onion. Jalapeño. We use chopped jalapeños with scrambled eggs and add cheese. Great recipe you provided. Ziti is Thursday.

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You put the fun into cooking. Thanks.

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Excellent looking dish Chef! Can’t wait to try this out!

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Thank you for sharing this great recipe, we always get inspired for our channel.

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congrats Chef John!! You're the best

[@TheSimArchitect]

OMG! I am totally trying it this week! I love those gourds so much that I have a few vines in my backyard and they're finally coming to season!

[@squeektheweek6949]

The rando and cross hatch in to the green onion joke brought me to tears laughing for several minutes. Thanks Chef John I needed that!

[@steeleronfire7030]

At what point does he make this joke? I watched 3 times trying to find it

[@ih8stuff3]

@@steeleronfire7030 when he used the peeler to add cheese on top before re-baking. I saw "Rando and Crosshatch" at the Troubadour in '73

[@steeleronfire7030]

@@ih8stuff3 thanks!!!

[@squeektheweek6949]

I do watch in 1.75 speed so its was a bit faster and back to back

[@johnbush2811]

Great recipe that we prepared with some of our home grown squash. Thank you!

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I really love his voice.

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The delivery is spot on.

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Congrats on your new video upload from Kismet. All those years of effort finally paying off; a well deserved achievement!

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The commentary is hilarious! "Lord of your gourds", "I didn't bring a cheese grater," etc.

[@ericartman0]

Made this last night. Squash took forever to cook but it was wonderful.

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That looks fantastic! And I’m exited to see your new sweet digs!

[@amanda.w.6082]

Oh I can't wait to try this.

[@JanisGodwinSpear]

I learned that you need to get squashes that are more uniform. I always learn from you. Thank you for sharing.

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Hello