"Any kind of firm, sweet pumpkin or squash can be used for this recipe. If you want a shortcut, you can buy pre-cubed butternut squash. Just make sure the surface of the squash looks fresh and moist...."
INGREDIENTS
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Ingredients
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•1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
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•1 teaspoon butter
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•1 medium onion, halved and sliced
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•One 3 1/2-pound sugar pumpkin, kabocha, or butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed (about 9 cups)
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•1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, stems reserved
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•1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
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•1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
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•3/4 cup heavy cream
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•2 garlic cloves, very thinly sliced
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•Pinch cayenne pepper
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•Freshly grated nutmeg
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•2 teaspoons cornstarch
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•3 1/2 ounces Gruyère cheese, grated (1 heaping cup)
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•1/3 cup Japanese-style breadcrumbs (panko)