Butternut Squash Casserole
Serves 8 to 10 people
3 1/2 pounds Butternut Squash, peeled and cut in
1/4-inch-thick slices (about 6 cups)
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the pan (you could easily
reduce this by at least half)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 large yellow onions, trimmed, peeled and chopped (about 3 cups)
1 cup milk (I used 1%)
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs (toasted if you want)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds or pecans, toasted
2 cups coarsely grated cheddar cheese (about 6 ounces)
1 bunch of spinach, washed (add to the same water as the squash in step
2 during the last minute of boiling)
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Place 3 quarts water in a large pot and bring to a
boil over high heat. Add the squash to the water, return to a boil, and
cook for 6 minutes. The squash will turn a deeper orange. Drain it and
set aside.
3. Melt the butter in the stockpot and add the oil.
Add the onions and sauté over medium-low heat until translucent and
limp, about 8 minutes, stirring to prevent browning. Add the warm squash
and the buttermilk, eggs, thyme, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, 1/8 cup
pumpkin seeds and 1 1/3 cups cheese. Blend with a wooden spoon or
spatula until the ingredients are well combined.
4. Spread the mixture evenly in a 9x13" baking dish.
Bake for 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the
remaining 1/8 cup pumpkin seeds and 2/3 cup cheese. Bake 15 minutes
more. Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
A SQUASH CASSEROLE RECIPE
THAT WILL KNOCK YOUR SOCKS OFF!!
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