Butternut squash casserole with leeks, bacon and thyme

Serves  8
How about bacon to go with a delicious meal for tonight's dinner? Enjoy butternut squash casserole with leeks, bacon and thyme to feed the whole family!
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Ingredients

1
butternut squash, peeled, seeded and large dice
3
leek whites, trimmed, rinsed, quartered and sliced
3 sprigs
fresh thyme, rinsed and leaves stripped
500ml
heavy cream
6
large eggs
450g
bacon, sliced into 5mm strips
100g
parmigiano reggiano, finely grated
1
baguette, sliced into large dice
flaked sea salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Position rack in center of oven, preheat to 350°F (175°C)
  2. Heat a large heavy bottom sauté pan over medium-high heat, add bacon, sauté until golden brown, remove
  3. Drain bacon fat leaving a couple tablespoons in the pan
  4. Add squash to pan, season with salt and pepper, sauté until golden brown and tender, remove
  5. Add leek to pan, season with salt and pepper, sauté until golden brown and tender, remove
  6. In a large mixing bowl combine eggs, cream, and thyme, whisk to combine, season with salt and pepper
  7. Gently fold squash, leek, bacon and bread together evenly, pour egg mixture evenly over top
  8. Top with Parmesan, season with salt and pepper
  9. Bake for 45-60 minutes or until golden brown and fully set, cool slightly uncovered before serving
Recipe by: Chef Jonathan Collins

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