Serves
8
INGREDIENTS
- 1 butternut squash peeled, seeded and large dice
- 3 leek whites trimmed, rinsed, quartered and sliced
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme rinsed and leaves stripped
- 500ml heavy cream
- 6 large eggs
- 450g bacon sliced into 5mm strips
- 100g parmigiano reggiano finely grated
- 1 baguette sliced into large dice
- flaked sea salt to taste
- fresh ground black pepper to taste
METHOD
- Position rack in center of oven, preheat to 350°F (175°C)
- Heat a large heavy bottom sauté pan over medium-high heat, add bacon, sauté until golden brown, remove
- Drain bacon fat leaving a couple tablespoons in the pan
- Add squash to pan, season with salt and pepper, sauté until golden brown and tender, remove
- Add leek to pan, season with salt and pepper, sauté until golden brown and tender, remove
- In a large mixing bowl combine eggs, cream, and thyme, whisk to combine, season with salt and pepper
- Gently fold squash, leek, bacon and bread together evenly, pour egg mixture evenly over top
- Top with Parmesan, season with salt and pepper
- Bake for 45-60 minutes or until golden brown and fully set, cool slightly uncovered before serving
Recipe by: Chef Jonathan Collins