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We've used this as a savory pie filling, empanada/hand pie filling, and a tamale filling. The original recipe came from a long closed pie company in a city just north of where we used to live. They made all kinds of pies, savory and sweet.
Filling Ingredients
2 pounds butternut squash
1-1/2 Tbsp butter, plus 1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup coarsely chopped onions
2 cups shredded smoked Gouda
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
1/2 cup cooked edamame, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup chopped roasted green poblano chiles, coarsely chopped
Pinch of salt
Pinch of black pepper
Pinch of ground nutmeg
Pinch of garlic powder
2 tablespoons heavy cream, plus more as needed
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Lay the squash cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast about 1 hour. When the squash is tender, remove from the oven. Let cool, then peel and discard skin.
Meanwhile, place butter and oil into a skillet over low heat. Add onions and cook, stirring until browned and nicely caramelized, around 30 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Put the roasted butternut squash into a large bowl. Add caramelized onions, Gouda, ParmR, chopped edamame, chiles, and seasonings; gently mix until blended.
Add cream and mix to make a smooth filling. Add more cream by the tablespoon, as needed.
For a pie,
Dough for a (9-inch) two-crust pie
1 large egg beaten with 2 tsp water (for egg wash)
Fit dough for bottom crust into pie pan. Brush edges with egg wash, then pour squash mixture into the prepared crust, filling it to the brim.
Cover with remaining dough and crimp the edges. Brush egg wash on edges and top crust. Prick with a fork or cut vents in top pie crust.
Bake at 350 F for 1 hour or until crust is golden and filling is warmed thorough. Cool on wired rack; serve.
For empanadas/hand pies
Use your favorite empanada or hand pie dough, then bake at 350F for 20-30 minutes depending on size to cook pastry dough.
You could also use frozen puff pastry, thaw and proceed per package directions.
For tamales
My tamale dough can be found here. Make the dough, fill, and cook as directed.
Dipping sauce
We made a cilantro, lime juice, honey, salt, and a bit of water dipping sauce. No recipe, just tasted until we liked it.
Filling Ingredients
2 pounds butternut squash
1-1/2 Tbsp butter, plus 1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup coarsely chopped onions
2 cups shredded smoked Gouda
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
1/2 cup cooked edamame, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup chopped roasted green poblano chiles, coarsely chopped
Pinch of salt
Pinch of black pepper
Pinch of ground nutmeg
Pinch of garlic powder
2 tablespoons heavy cream, plus more as needed
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Lay the squash cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast about 1 hour. When the squash is tender, remove from the oven. Let cool, then peel and discard skin.
Meanwhile, place butter and oil into a skillet over low heat. Add onions and cook, stirring until browned and nicely caramelized, around 30 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Put the roasted butternut squash into a large bowl. Add caramelized onions, Gouda, ParmR, chopped edamame, chiles, and seasonings; gently mix until blended.
Add cream and mix to make a smooth filling. Add more cream by the tablespoon, as needed.
For a pie,
Dough for a (9-inch) two-crust pie
1 large egg beaten with 2 tsp water (for egg wash)
Fit dough for bottom crust into pie pan. Brush edges with egg wash, then pour squash mixture into the prepared crust, filling it to the brim.
Cover with remaining dough and crimp the edges. Brush egg wash on edges and top crust. Prick with a fork or cut vents in top pie crust.
Bake at 350 F for 1 hour or until crust is golden and filling is warmed thorough. Cool on wired rack; serve.
For empanadas/hand pies
Use your favorite empanada or hand pie dough, then bake at 350F for 20-30 minutes depending on size to cook pastry dough.
You could also use frozen puff pastry, thaw and proceed per package directions.
For tamales
My tamale dough can be found here. Make the dough, fill, and cook as directed.
Dipping sauce
We made a cilantro, lime juice, honey, salt, and a bit of water dipping sauce. No recipe, just tasted until we liked it.