Submitted by Margaret Bravo, Buzz reader | November 1, 2017
Ingredients:
4 cups butternut squash, diced
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
2 Tablespoons honey
3 cups half and half
6 large eggs, beaten
½ cup Gruyere cheese, freshly grated
8 cups French bread, cubed
Recipe directions:
Preheat oven to 400 F. Butter a 3-quart baking dish. In small bowl, toss butternut squash with butter, olive oil and seasonings. Transfer to a baking sheet. Roast for 25 minutes, turning once. Drizzle with honey and roast for 5 minutes longer. Let cool. In a large bowl, whisk the half and half with the eggs, cheese and a pinch of salt and pepper. Add the bread and squash and toss to combine. Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake the bread pudding for 1 hour. Let cool for 15 minutes before serving.