Ingredients: |
Ingredients: 10 (1/2 - inch) slices artisan-style multigrain or whole-wheat bread (about 12 oz.) 2 sweet onions, halved and thinly sliced 1 lb. butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp. chopped fresh sage or 1 tsp. dried 2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp. dried 1 1/4 tsp. salt pepper 4 c. homemade or canned reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth 1 1/2 c. grated Gruyere or Swiss cheese.
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Directions: |
Directions:1. Preheat oven to 350º. 2. Tear bread into 1-inch pieces and bake until crisp, stirring once, 10 to 15 minutes 3. Increase oven temperature to 400º. 4. Combine onion and squash in a large bowl. Add oil, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss well. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast until onions begin to brown and squash if fork tender, 22 to 25 minutes. 5. Coat a 13 x 9 -inch baking dish with cooking spray. Place bread in a single layer in the bottom of pan. Distribute half the squash mixture over bread. Sprinkle on half the cheese. Repeat layers. 6. Slowly pour in 2 cups broth over top, allowing bread to soak up broth and pressing with the back of a spoon. Add remaining broth until it reaches 1 inch below the pan's rim. 7. Reduce oven heat to 375º. 8. Cover pan with aluminum foil and place it on a baking sheet to catch drips. Bake covered, 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake 35 to 45 minutes, until bubbling, puffed and golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. |