Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 -2 butternut squash
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion in 2 T butter over med-high heat until soft, about 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Add the cumin and cook for another minute.
  • Using a rubber spatula, scrape the contents of the skillet into a 12 inch baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the onions with the thyme and brown sugar.
  • Wash off the butternut squash, then cut it open and remove the seeds.
  • Cut into manageable chunks and peel with a vegetable peeler.
  • Cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes.
  • Melt the remaining butter in the same skillet.
  • Divide the squash cubes in half and brown them in the butter, turning occasionally.
  • Sprinkle the squash with salt and pepper.
  • Scrape the cubes and any remaining butter into the baking dish with the onion mixture.
  • Pour the cream over the top and bake, uncovered, for 60 minutes, or until squash is meltingly tender.
  • Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.