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This was an exceptional year for squash (tomatoes and peppers too!) Yesterday was the last day of my work-share at Loon Organics. We spent the day washing and boxing A LOT of butternut, acorn, kabocha, buttercup, and pumpkin. It was a perfect fall day. I am sad it is over. Fortunately there will be plenty of squash and tomatoes to inspire my cooking over the next few months. Here is a delicious recipe that works well with any winter squash. We shared this Winter Squash Dip at our Fall open house last weekend… Enjoy!!!
Serve in a hallowed out pumpkin or squash…
- 1 winter squash (about 2 pounds), such as butternut or turban, unpeeled, seeded, and cut into 3-inch pieces
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 2 heads garlic, tops cut off to expose cloves
- 1 1/4 sticks (10 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 8 scallions, white and pale-green parts only, sliced 1 inch thick
- 2 chipotle chiles (canned in adobo sauce)
- 2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese (about 4 ounces)
- 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- Paprika, for sprinkling
- Roasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds), for garnish
- Breadsticks, for dipping
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place squash on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss. Spread squash in a single layer. Place garlic on a piece of parchment-lined foil. Drizzle with oil, and wrap loosely. Place on baking sheet with squash. Bake until squash is soft and golden brown, about 50 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, melt 4 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add scallions, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes.
- Scoop flesh from squash, and transfer to a food processor. Squeeze garlic from skins, and add to squash. Add scallions and chipotles, and pulse until smooth. Add remaining 6 tablespoons butter, the sour cream, cream cheese, Parmesan, and lemon juice, and pulse until just combined but not smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour into a hollowed-out squash, a serving bowl, or a Clay Coyote Pottery Tray. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Sprinkle with paprika, and garnish with pepitas. Serve with breadsticks.
