BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND CARAMELIZED ONION GALETTE

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Number Of Ingredients 11

1 butternut squash, small (1 lb)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, large
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch sugar
3/4 cup swiss cheese, grated or small pieces (2.5 oz)
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pie crust
1 Optional protein - sausage, chicken, etc.

Steps:

First, preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
Next, prepare the squash by peeling, cut in half and remove the seeds. Then cut in to 1/2 inch cubes.
Toss the squash with olive oil and a half teaspoon salt and roast for 30 minutes or until pieces are tender. Set aside to cool slightly or make the day ahead.
Cut the onion into half, then thinly slice so you have "moon shapes".
Melt butter in a heavy skillet (if not using non-stick may need additional butter). Turn heat to low and add onion, half teaspoon salt, and the sugar. Stir occasionally, until soft and lightly golden brown, about 20 minutes.
Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees.
Mix roasted squash, caramelized onion, swiss cheese, sage, and pepper. Optional - stir in a cooked protein like sausage or chicken.
Roll out pie dough on a sheet of parchment paper until 12 inches round. Spread mixture on dough, leaving a 1 1/2 inch border.
Fold the dough border over the mixture, pleating the edge as you go and leaving the center open.
Bake until golden brown, 30 - 40 minutes. Remove from oven, let stand for 5 minutes before serving.