Ingredients
- 2.9 lbs butternut squash
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for roasting)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sautéing)
- 1/2 cup crème fraîche
- For the crumble topping:
- 1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons semi-salted butter (softened)
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 445°F (230°C) on convection/static heat.
- Cut the butternut squash in half lengthwise (no need to peel) and remove the seeds. Place on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Roast for 40–45 minutes until tender (a knife should slide in easily). Let cool slightly.
- While squash roasts, sauté the chopped shallot in a pan with 1 tablespoon olive oil until translucent. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, flour, and grated Parmesan using your hands until the mixture resembles coarse sand. Set aside.
- Once the squash is cool enough to handle, scrape out the flesh with a fork into a large bowl. Discard skins.
- Add crème fraîche, sautéed shallot, salt, and pepper to the squash. Mix until combined.
- Preheat oven to 355°F (180°C).
- Transfer the squash mixture to a baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the squash layer.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, until golden and crispy on top.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can prepare the squash filling and crumble topping a day in advance and assemble before baking.
- Great as a vegetarian main or a flavorful side for roasted meats.
- Substitute crème fraîche with sour cream or Greek yogurt if preferred.
- Add toasted nuts or breadcrumbs to the topping for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Western
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg