BUTTERNUT SQUASH SANDWICH WITH CHEDDAR CHEESE AND PICKLED RED ONION

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Inspired by a sandwich from Brooklyn's Court Street Grocers, this roasted squash number is like autumn squished between bread. The combo of hearty, thyme-roasted butternut squash, rich white cheddar cheese, tangy pickled red onions, and zesty Djionnaise creates a filling vegetarian sandwich, great for lunch or dinner.

Provided by Katherine Sacks

Categories     Butternut Squash     Sandwich     Lunch     Dinner     No Meat, No Problem     Vegetarian     Winter     Fall     Mayonnaise     Mustard     Bread

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 medium butternut squash (about 2 pounds)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
8 sprigs thyme
2 garlic cloves, smashed
1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
4 ciabatta rolls
4 slices white cheddar
1 cup arugula
Chips (for serving; optional)

Steps:

  • Arrange racks in middle and upper thirds of oven; preheat to 450°F. Cut squash in half crosswise where the neck and body meet. Peel and seed. Slice neck lengthwise into 1/4"-thick planks (about 2 1/2" long). Slice body into 1/4" pieces.
  • Divide squash, oil, thyme, garlic, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper between 2 rimmed baking sheets. Toss to combine, then arrange in a single layer. Bake, tossing once halfway through and rotating trays, until squash is tender, 18-20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring vinegar, sugar, remaining 3/4 tsp. salt, and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat, then stir in onion. Let cool.
  • Whisk mayonnaise and mustard in a small bowl. Remove thyme leaves from stems, then finely chop leaves and garlic. Stir into mayonnaise mixture.
  • Slice rolls in half and toast in oven 5 minutes. Spread 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise mixture on bottom halves. Top each with squash, cheese, 1 1/2 Tbsp. pickled red onion, and arugula. Serve with chips alongside, if using.
  • Do Ahead
  • Squash can be roasted 3 days ahead; cover and chill. Onions can be made 1 month ahead; cover and chill.

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