Savory Winter Squash Casserole
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 3 - 4 cups roasted winter squash mashed slightly
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cups freshly made bread crumbs seasoned with olive oil, salt and parsley (Substitute a cup of seasoned bread or cracker crumbs)
- olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts
- 1/4 cup grated manchego or other hard cheese
- 1 - 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F
- Roast the squash as described in the text.
- Make the bread crumbs by pulsing two generous handfuls of torn bread in the food processor with a teaspoon or so of olive oil, dried parsley and a tablespoon of manchego cheese. Add salt and other seasonings to taste.
- Saute the onions and the thyme in a small amount of olive oil until the onions have softened and changed color.
- When ready to bake, combine the squash, onions, hazelnuts and remaining cheese in a large mixing bowl. Season to taste.
- Transfer to a baking dish and top with the bread crumbs.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the bread crumbs are crunchy and the casserole is bubbly.