Squash Pie

Here are 2 winter squash pie ideas from Left Foot Organics.  The first one is quick and simple.  The second is more like quiche.

Savory Squash Pie

1 Baked Pie Shell
4-5 c Winter Squash, Cooked and Mashed
1/2-1 c Sauteed Onions
1/2 tsp Salt
Paprika

Mix squash, onions and salt. Spoon into baked pie shell. Heat through. Top with paprika. Cut and serve. Makes a great side dish for chicken or port. Also makes a great main dish for a light dinner with green salad, steamed or grilled veggies and whole wheat bread.

Recipe From Laurel's Kitchen, leftfootorganics.org

Acorn Squash Pie

2 Medium-Sized Acorn Squash, Halved, Seeded, and Baked
1 Pie Crust, Either Store-Bought or Homemade
1 tsp Rosemary
1 Clove Garlic, Pressed
1/2 tsp Salt
Fresh Ground Pepper
4 Eggs
Milk
Grated Emmenthal or Gruyere Cheese

Preheat the oven to 375 degree F. (You might try a hotter oven).

1. Scoop the flesh from the acorn squash into a bowl. Mash it with the pressed garlic. Rub the rosemary between your palms to bring out the flavor, and mix it with the squash and garlic. (My squash contained some butter and sugar already. You may want to add a little of either, or both). Add the salt and pepper, and mix well.
2. Crack the eggs into a measuring cup. Add enough milk to make two cups. (This is a variation on Julia Childs's rule of one egg to 1/2 cup of milk for a quiche). Whisk the eggs and milk together. Add them to the squash mixture, and blend well.
3. Place the crust in a pie or quiche pan. I used a store-bought pate feuilletee, or puff pastry, and just unrolled it into the pan on its parchment support. Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork. You can pre-bake the crust, but I usually don't. Instead, I spread a little grated cheese on the bottom of the crust. Spread the squash filling in the crust. Sprinkle a bit more gruyere on top, and bake. I'd love to be able to give you a specific time, but I forgot to look at the clock when I put the tart in the oven. 40 minutes is probably a good estimate. I'm also figuring that if you're reading this, you're enough of a foodie to know some quiche basics, or to know where to find them.

Recipe From Alison, leftfoodorganics.org