Savory Winter Squash Pie
"Instead of using frozen winter squash, you can roast butternut or acorn squash until tender and then mash it before getting started on this recipe. The bacon roses are a fun garnish, but this winter squash pie can easily be made without them. —Erica Sinclair, Hamilton, Ontario..."
INGREDIENTS
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3/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3 tablespoons shortening
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3 tablespoons cold butter
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2 to 3 tablespoons ice water
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BACON ROSES (optional):
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8 bacon strips
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3 tablespoons maple syrup
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3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
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TOPPING:
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1 tablespoon maple syrup
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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FILLING:
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4 large eggs, room temperature
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1 cup frozen cooked winter squash
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1/2 cup whole milk
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1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese or part-skim mozzarella cheese
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1/2 cup 2% cottage cheese
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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Optional: fresh rosemary and fresh thyme leaves
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