A delicious autumnal dish for not just sauerkraut lovers, but we think something to convert skeptics too. The sauerkraut provides freshness to the rich cream and cheese, plus it complements the velvety butternut texture.
Butternut squash with sauerkraut and gruyère – serves 3
- 3 small butternut squash
- 30g butter
- 1 tsp thyme leaves
- 2 medium to large onions, finely sliced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- a small bunch of parsley, roughly chopped
- 250g sauerkraut
- 150ml double cream
- 125g Gruyère, grated
Heat the oven to 200C.
Cut the butternut squash in half and scoop out the seeds and fibres with a spoon. Set the halves in a large roasting tin, then dot over the butter, sprinkle over the thyme and season with salt and pepper. Bake in the hot over for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until soft.
Meanwhile, warm the oil in a large deep pan, over a medium heat. Add the onions and cook for about 20 minutes or until pale gold and soft. Stir the parsley into the onions, then remove from the heat and add the sauerkraut, cream and cheese. Season.
When the squash are ready, divide the cheese and sauerkraut mixture betwen them, then return to the oven for another 20 minutes or until golden and bubbling.
(Original recipe from A Cook’s Book by Nigel Slater, 4th Estate, 2021.)
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