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~ savory butternut bake ~ my way

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Cassie *
Somewhere, PA

One delicious side dish. My family loved it. Great warmed back up as leftovers too! This would be a great dish to serve for the upcoming holidays. Enjoy!

(2 ratings)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For ~ savory butternut bake ~ my way

  • 6 c
    peeled, seeded and cubed butternut - about 1 inch cubes ( 1 large squash should do it )
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 lg
    sweet onion, thin sliced
  • 1 Tbsp
    herbes de provence - divided
  • 1 Tbsp
    garlic paste or 2 - 3 cloves, minced
  • 1/4 c
    flour
  • salt
    & pepper to taste
  • 1/2 c
    shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 c
    each - white wine & chicken broth
  • TOPPING
  • 1 c
    bread torn apart ( 1 inch pieces ) and dried somewhat
  • 2 Tbsp
    melted, butter
  • 2 c
    sharp cheddar cheese

How To Make ~ savory butternut bake ~ my way

  • 1
    Toss together the bread, cheese and butter. Make sure bread is coated. Set aside.
  • 2
    In a medium skillet, over medium heat - saute onion in olive oil, seasoning with salt, pepper and Provence. Cook and stir until golden and then stir in garlic. Cook a few more minutes. Remove onions. Place pan back on burner over low heat. Deglaze pan with wine and broth. Set aside.
  • 3
    Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Spray a 2 quart casserole dish with non stick cooking spray or grease. Cube squash and place in a large bowl, mix flour, 1/2 of Provence seasoning, salt and pepper. Toss with squash.
  • 4
    In prepared casserole, spread half the onion mixture, then half the squash. Repeat once more. Pour wine and broth mixture over squash. Top evenly with bread mixture.
  • 5
    Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 1/2 hours or until squash is tender and bubbling. ( if topping begins to get too brown, cover with foil for remaining baking. )
  • 6
    Serve hot! Delicious
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