HANDS-FREE BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO | no stirring!

🍂 the ultimate fall lazy girl dinner has arrived: baked butternut squash risotto!

risotto is one of those things that feels so intimidating, but it’s really supposed to be a cozy, comforting meal.

that’s exactly why you’ll love this baked version – the oven does all the work, no constant stirring or hovering over the stove!

tender the butternut practically melts into the risotto as it bakes, creating a naturally creamy-dreamy texture for the ultimate “low effort, high comfort” dinner.

2 ½ C vegetable stock/broth, plus 1-1 ½ C more for finishing
1 C arborio rice
1 small butternut squash, peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes (approx. 4 C or 20 oz)
1 small shallot, finely diced
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
8-10 sprigs fresh thyme, tied with twine (or substitute with 2 tsp dried thyme)
½ C dry, unoaked white wine (such as Pinot Grigio)
4 Tbsp unsalted butter
½ C grated parmesan cheese
¼ – ½ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
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Grab the full recipe on PWWB!👇🏼
https://playswellwithbutter.com/baked-butternut-squash-risotto/

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A real lazy girl dinner is one where your oven does all the work. And this baked butternut squash risoto literally cooks itself. No stirring, no hovering over the stove, and no stress. Just grab a pot, toss in some diced butternut squash, finely chopped shallot and garlic, some fresh thyme, and or boreo rice. Then bring it all together with vegetable broth. And from there, your work is done. The oven’s going to work its magic for 35 to 40 minutes until the rice is perfectly tender. Then you’ll finish it off with wine, butter, parmesan, and nutmeg. And with one quick stir, the butternut melts right into the risotto, creating this dreamy, naturally creamy texture that feels like you’re sitting in your favorite Italian restaurant. But really, it’s just a cozy one pot dinner that tastes like autumn and is easy enough for those nights you can barely function. I can’t wait for you to try this one. You can grab the full recipe in the caption, and be sure to follow Place Well with Butter for more easy, cozy dinners. Happy cooking.