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French Onion Stuffed Butternut Squash


Sweet, nutty butternut squash gets the French onion treatment when it’s stuffed with slow-cooked onions, Gruyère cheese, and toasted croutons. It doesn’t matter what type of onion you use for the caramelized onions. We chose a combination of yellow, red, white, and Vidalia for complexity of flavor, but feel free to use whatever you have on hand. You can also swap the butternut squash for delicata, acorn, and honeynut, or any other squash.. 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can you eat the skin on a stuffed butternut squash?

    Yes, butternut squash skin is edible. The skin can be a bit tough, so make sure to  roast skin-on squash until both the skin and flesh are soft. This works well for roasting half a squash, as the longer cook time allows the skin to be tender, too.

  • Should I bake butternut squash cut side up or down?

    Cooking butternut squash cut side down allows for it to cook faster and retain more moisture so it doesn’t dry out. Be sure to oil the squash before placing it on a baking sheet so it doesn’t stick to the pan. 

  • What can I substitute for the dry sherry?

    Dry sherry is a key ingredient in Frenched Onions, but you can use any type of dry fortified wine, such as Marsala or Madeira, in its place. If you are opting to skip alcohol altogether, try using white grape juice. 

Notes from the Food & Wine Test Kitchen

Stir the onions frequently to make sure you get even browning. If they start to stick to the bottom of the pan or burn, add some broth or water and scrape them off the bottom of the pan. 

Make ahead

Each component of this recipe — the roasted squash, caramelized onions, and croutons — can be made up to three days in advance. Refrigerate the squash and onions separately in airtight containers, and store the croutons in a ziplock bag at room temperature. Assemble the stuffed squash and bake until hot, about 25 minutes at 400°F.


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