Butternut Toast with TomaProvence & Honey

Butternut Toast with TomaProvence & Honey

Servings: 4


Ingredients

  • 1 large (2 to 3 lbs) butternut squash
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • salt & pepper
  • 4 slices country bread, 1-inch thick
  • 6 ounces Point Reyes
  • TomaProvence, shredded
  • Course salt (such as Maldon)
  • Honey for drizzle
  • Chopped fresh thyme for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.  Using a peeler, remove skin and white pith from the squash.  Cut squash lengthwise with a large sharp knife and scoop out seeds.  Brush with 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with a couple pinches of salt and pepper. Arrange butternut halves cut side down in a prepared baking pan and roast until cooked through (but not too soft), about 30 minutes.
  2. Remove squash from oven, transfer to a cutting board and allow to cool slightly. Carefully slice squash into thin slices (⅛" or thinner).
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil per slice of bread, and cook bread until just golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels then place on a sheet pan.
  4. Top each toast equally with TomaProvence, reserving about ¼ of the cheese for a final topping.  Shingle squash slices on top of cheese.  Top with remaining TomaProvence.  Place in oven for 5-8 minutes, until cheese melts and bubbles.  Remove from oven. 
  5. Sprinkle with coarse salt, drizzle with honey, garnish with thyme and serve. 
  6. Note: You'll probably have squash leftover to save for another use.

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