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Scalloped Butternut Squash with Caramelized Onions (Low Carb, GAPS, Primal) VIDEO

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Thinly sliced butternut squash is enveloped in a sea of caramelized onions and garlicky cream sauce. This side dish is loaded with amazing aroma and delicious flavors. 

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Have you been enjoying squashes to their full potential?

This Scalloped Butternut Squash with Caramelized Onions is bursting with flavor.

If you’re impartial to butternut squash, I urge you to give this dish a try.  The sweet smelling fragrance of the evergreen thyme and copious amount of cream can revamp the most of undesirable vegetables, or gourds for that matter.

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Scalloped Butternut Squash with Caramelized Onions

Caramelized Onions

Caramelizing onions takes time as you are slowly coaxing the flavor out of them and turning the sugars into caramel type flavor and appearance.  Don’t take them off too early – they should yield a rich brown, soft but not mushy product.  This usually takes 20-30 minutes.  Towards the end, more flavors are added and then thickened with tapioca starch. Followed by a nice dose of cream — this creates lush, decadent creamy mixture that will envelope the squash slices.

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One Tip on Cooking Squash

There’s a second-and-a-half between perfection and perfect mush when it comes to cooking squash. Don’t overbake the gourd! Remove the casserole dish from the oven and leave it covered to rest at room temperature for a few minutes. This will also allow the cream to settle before digging in.

Note: If using a small casserole dish, you may want to line the bottom oven rack with a large piece of foil to catch any overflow from the cream.

This dish will win the hearts of all butternut squash skeptics.

Scalloped Butternut Squash with Caramelized Onions (Low Carb, Primal, GAPS)

Scalloped Butternut Squash with Caramelized Onions -Thinly sliced butternut squash is enveloped in a sea of caramelized onions and garlicky cream sauce. This side dish is loaded with amazing aroma and delicious flavors. #glutenfree #realfood #holidays

Scalloped Butternut Squash with Caramelized Onions

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Resting Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 263 kcal
Author: Anya

Thinly sliced butternut squash is enveloped in a sea of caramelized onions and garlicky cream sauce.  

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil or another neutral, high-heat oil
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 4-5 sprigs of fresh thyme OR 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons tapioca starch
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 small butternut squash

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F degrees and butter a 5X8 deep casserole dish. Set aside.

Onion Cream Sauce

  1. Melt butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and season with salt to release juices. Cook, stirring occasionally. 

  2. Caramelize onions until they are golden brown, stirring occasionally. (approximately 25 minutes)

  3. Add garlic, thyme (fresh or dried), and season with salt and pepper. 

  4. Reduce heat to low-medium. Add tapioca and quickly coat onion mixture.

  5. Add half & half and whisk to combine everything, keeping heat at low-medium. Cook and whisk occasionally for approximately 5 minutes. Sauce should slightly thicken. 

Preparing Butternut Squash

  1. Peel butternut squash and cut lengthwise. Remove seeds and pith. 

  2. Thinly slice crosswise creating half moons. 

Scalloped Butternut Squash

  1. Spoon 1/3 of the onion cream mixture to the bottom of the casserole dish. Arrange butternut squash slices. 

  2. Pour remaining onion cream mixture, creating pockets between the pan sides and slices to allow the sauce to drip through. 

  3. Bake uncovered for 40 minutes in the middle rack. Allow to rest for 5 minutes for sauce to settle before cutting into it. 

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

Depending on the size of the butternut squash, you may want to line the bottom oven rack with a piece of foil to catch any overflow from the cream.

Nutrition Facts
Scalloped Butternut Squash with Caramelized Onions
Amount Per Serving
Calories 263 Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 516mg 22%
Potassium 320mg 9%
Total Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 2g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin A 175.9%
Vitamin C 21.7%
Calcium 7.4%
Iron 3.5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. I love the simplicity of this dish, but that it still will provide a hearty meal. Butternut squash is a favorite of mine too! The fact that is can be made dairy free is great option.

    Thanks for stopping by The Healthy, Happy, Green And Natural Party Blog Hop !

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    • I used heavy whipping dairy cream. Though I’m sure you can use coconut cream and make this completely dairy free. 🙂

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    • Coconut cream would work great too! Half and half would work well as well. In a pinch, you can also try mixing 1/2 cup of sour cream with approximately 1 cup of milk together – it’ll have a more buttermilk flavor but it should still work. Let me know how it goes. 🙂

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  6. Hi Anya,
    i love this recipe. This sounds delicious and I love butternut squash, but my husband doesn’t. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Tweeted & pinned.

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    • Thanks Marla. I’m not a [big] fan of butternut but this dish won me over. 🙂

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  10. Your Scalloped Butternut Squash with Thyme and Caramelized Onions looks amazing! Hope you are having a great day and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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  11. Who can resist this dish! I am so delighted that you shared your healthy and delicious Scalloped Butternut Squash with Thyme and Caramelized Onions recipe with us at the Healthy Happy Green and Natural Party!Thank you so much for sharing your gems and for your support! All the best, Deborah

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  12. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday this week. Hope you are having a great day and come back soon!
    Miz Helen

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  13. Oh my goodness, this looks so good. I have a bunch of Seminole Pumpkins (Florida native version of butternut squash). I’m going to have to give this a try. Pinning!

    Thanks for sharing on the Homestead Blog Hop.

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  14. Thanks so much for sharing it with us at Savoring Saturdays, Anya! 🙂 I have a butternut on my counter waiting to be made into this. 🙂

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  15. This looks very like the butternut squash recipe I take to holiday dinners. It’s always a hit! I think it’s the cream and herbs that put it over the top, don’t you? Just sheer, rich goodness.

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