Gem Squash with Cream-style Corn
Tender roasted gem squash loaded with velvety sweetcorn, ripe tomato, and melted cheese.
This South African favourite takes sweet, tender gem squash halves and fills them with a creamy, cheesy corn mixture that is pure comfort food. Perfect for cozy winter nights or as an iconic side dish at your next Sunday braai.
Before you start
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Method
- 1
Roast the Squash
Preheat your oven to 180°C. Halve 2 gem squash and scoop out the seeds.
180°C - 2
Brush the inside of the squash halves with 1 tbsp olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
- 3
Place on a baking sheet cut-side up and roast at 180°C for 20 minutes until the flesh is tender.
⏱ 3 hr20°C
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Ivana’s note
Rondini squash is the exact European equivalent if you cannot source fresh South African gem squash.
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