This Butternut Squash Galette with Caramelized Onions brings the flavors of fall to you in a tart recipe form. Roasted butternut squash is tossed with sweet and spicy caramelized onions, Havarti cheese, and fresh sage and then baked until golden brown.
My family loves to enjoy this Butternut Squash Galette as a light lunch. It has a sweet and spicy flavor that is enhanced more with cayenne pepper and brown sugar stirred in to caramelize the onions. This recipe is one of my family's favorite butternut squash recipes!
Butternut Squash Recipes For The Win
My entire family loves butternut squash. It is a hearty winter squash that will keep throughout the winter (hence the name) allowing it to be enjoyed all winter long. Often times squash recipes are thought of as a side dish, and we love to eat it mashed with a little butter and maple syrup, similar to this Acorn Roasted Squash recipe.
However, we love butternut squash so much that we enjoy it in enchiladas, lasagna, macaroni and cheese, and more! Check the end of this post for links to many of our very favorite butternut squash recipes!
What You Need To Make Butternut Squash Galette
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Butternut Squash can be difficult for some to peel and cut. It's a very hard squash and you will need a good sturdy sharp knife if you are cutting it yourself. If you are cutting your own, a small butternut squash should give you the 4 cups needed for this recipe. The other o
ption is to purchase it in the store already cut.
The pie crust recipe on my Rhubarb Custard Pie post is a good one to use if you are making your own crust. This will give you enough crust for 2- 8" rounds. I like to make this recipe and store the 2nd pie crust in the fridge for another use.
Fresh sage leaves
Vidalia onion
Havarti Cheese is a semi-hard cheese with a sweet and mild flavor. It is excellent in this tart.
Tips and Substitutions
- Be sure the onions are cooked low and slow to prevent burning.
- For quick and easy meal prep, purchase pre-made pie crust and pre-cut butternut squash
- Place the pie crust on parchment paper lined baking sheet before forming the galette
- Substitute 1 teaspoon dried rubbed sage for the fresh sage leaves
- Substitute ½ cup blue cheese crumbles or feta for the Havarti cheese. These cheese will give the tart a different flavor profile to the tart, but it is still absolutely delicious!
Other Butternut Squash Recipes You May Enjoy
Butternut Squash Cookies with Brown Sugar Frosting
Chipotle Butternut Squash Enchiladas
Savory Corn Crumble with Butternut Squash
Cheese Ravioli with Butternut Squash and Sage Browned Butter
Chipotle Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese
Butternut Squash Galette with Caramelized Onions
Ingredients
- 4 cups diced butternut squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne
- ¾ cup diced havarti cheese
- 1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh sage leaves
- 1 8-inch pie crust
Instructions
- [mv_schema_meta name="roast squash"]Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spread the diced butternut squash onto a large foil lined baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil and season with the salt and pepper. Bake for 35 minutes, stirring occasionally or until butternut squash is tender. [mv_img id="26836"]
- [mv_schema_meta name="caramelize onions"]In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbly. Add the onions and cook over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with cayenne pepper and brown sugar at the end of cooking time and toss to coat. [mv_img id="26833"]
- [mv_schema_meta name="mix together squash filling"]In a large mixing bowl, combine the butternut squash, caramelized onions, cheese, and fresh sage. [mv_img id="26835"]
- [mv_schema_meta name="roll and fill pie crust"]Place the pie crust on parchment paper and roll the dough into a 12 inch round. Transfer the pie crust to the baking sheet. Spread the squash mixture over the center of the dough, leaving a 1 ½-inch border. [mv_img id="26834"]
- [mv_schema_meta name="shape pie and bake"]Fold the border over the squash mixture, pleating the edge to make it fit. The center will be open. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the pie crust is golden brown. [mv_img id="26837"]
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Notes
Tips and Substitutions
- Be sure the onions are cooked low and slow to prevent burning.
- For quick and easy meal prep, purchase pre-made pie crust and pre-cut butternut squash
- Place the pie crust on parchment paper lined baking sheet before forming the galette
- Substitute 1 teaspoon dried rubbed sage for the fresh sage leaves
- Substitute ½ cup blue cheese crumbles or feta for the Havarti cheese. These cheese will give the tart a different flavor profile to the tart, but it is still absolutely delicious!
Jessie
shelby this sounds amazing and you know about my love for caramelized onions, this pie sounds so delicious
Cami @ Creating Myself
What a fabulous looking "pie"! I have a vegetarian friend coming for dinner this weekend...I've printed this out & will be cooking it up.
Your blog looks great Shelby (love the new look!) & your pictures just keep getting better & better.