Twice Baked Butternut Squash And Sage Soufflé Food

TWICE-BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Put the squash and potatoes on a baking sheet. Brush the squash with half of the oil and toss the sweet potatoes with the other half, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Turn the squash and sweet potatoes flesh-side down on the baking sheet and poke the skin of the squash all over with a fork. Roast until the squash flesh is very soft and golden brown and the potatoes are cooked through when poked with a knife, 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes.
• Turn the oven to broil. Scoop out the flesh of the sweet potatoes and put it in a bowl (discard the skins). Scoop the flesh out of the squash, leaving a 1/2-inch border of flesh around the edges, and add it to the bowl along with the heavy cream, butter, 2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Mash with a potato masher until it is smooth, creamy and resembles mashed potatoes. Put the squash skins back on the baking sheet and divide the filling evenly between the cavities. Top with the goat cheese, then broil until the cheese is bubbly and just beginning to turn brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle the scallions and pepitas over tops before serving.

TWICE-BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND SAGE SOUFFLé

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas 7. Put the squash and garlic in a large roasting tin, season, then drizzle with a generous glug of oil and toss everything together. Roast for 30 minutes or until tender.
• Meanwhile, pour the milk into a saucepan, then add the onion, bay leaf and nutmeg and bring to the boil. Turn off the heat, leave the mixture to infuse for 10 minutes, then discard the onion and bay leaf.
• In another pan, melt the butter over a low heat. Stir in the flour and mustard powder, then cook until the mixture is bubbling and smells biscuity. Slowly pour in the infused milk, whisking with a balloon whisk as you go, to make a smooth sauce. Cook for 4-5 minutes on a low heat, whisking constantly, until you have a very thick sauce - it should cling to the whisk. Season, then add three quarters of the cheddar and all of the sage and egg yolks. Beat with a wooden spoon until the sauce comes away cleanly from the side of the pan.
• When the squash is cooked, tip it into a mixing bowl and squeeze in the garlic flesh (discard the skins). Mash until really smooth, then stir into the cheese sauce with a wooden spoon until combined.
• In a clean, large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites using an electric mixer until medium-stiff peaks form. Fold one spoonful of the egg whites into the sauce to loosen it a little, using a metal spoon. Add the rest, folding it in quickly but gently.
• Turn the oven down to 180°C/160°C fan/gas 4. Spoon the mix into the prepared moulds or ramekins, filling to the top. Put them in a deep roasting tin, then pour freshly boiled water into the tin to come halfway up the sides of the moulds/ramekins. Bake for 17-18 minutes.
• When the soufflés have risen and are still a little wobbly in the centre, remove the tin from the oven, then lift the moulds/ramekins out of the water and set aside to cool (they'll sink a little). Once cool, run the blade of a small, sharp knife around the edge of each soufflé and turn out into individual ovenproof dishes or one large one.
• Turn the oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas 7. Pour the cream over and around the soufflés in their dishes/dish, then top with the parmesan and remaining cheddar. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden and bubbling. Serve warm with a sharp green salad.

TWICE BAKED BUTTERCUP SQUASH

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F.
• Cut squash in half lengthwise, scoop out seeds and fibers and discard.
• Place squash in an ungreased 13x9-inch baking dish.
• Cover tightly with foil.
• Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until squash is tender.
• Cool for 10-15 minutes.
• Reduce oven temp to 375°F.
• Scoop out flesh of squash, leaving about 1/4 inch thick shell and set shells aside for now.
• Place flesh of squash in a medium bowl.
• Add sour cream, salt, nutmeg and nuts if using, mix until smooth.
• Fill each shell with the squash mixture.
• Sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon of brown sugar.
• Place filled shells in baking dish.
• Bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH, SAGE AND MOZZARELLA GRATIN

Steps:

• Peel the squash,cut into pieces and steam or boil until tender; mash with 1/2 T butter, there should be about 1 1/2 cups squash.
• Spread squash evenly into a small oiled casserole; sprinkle with cheese.
• Saute the onions in the remaining 1 T of butter until translucent; add bread crumbs, salt, pepper and sage and stir to combine.
• Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture over the cheese; bake at 325° for 25-30 minutes.