Description
Loaded Butternut Squash Pot Pie is the ultimate comfort food for autumn. This hearty dish features a flaky, golden crust filled with creamy butternut squash, fresh herbs, and melted cheese. Perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings, each bite is a delightful blend of flavors that will warm your soul. Easy to make and visually stunning, this pot pie is sure to impress your guests and become a staple at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups butternut squash (peeled and diced)
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (chopped)
- 1 tsp fresh sage (chopped)
- ½ cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for vegan option)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until golden brown.
- Add the diced butternut squash, thyme, and sage; cook for about 10 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth and heavy cream; simmer until slightly thickened (10–15 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- Roll out the pie crust into a baking dish. Fill with the butternut mixture and top with another layer of crust; seal edges.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: - For added depth, roast the butternut squash before dicing. - Substitute sweet potatoes for butternut squash if desired. - For a vegan option, use nutritional yeast instead of cheese and coconut milk instead of cream.
