What You Need

• 3 lbs Butternut Squash
• Butter for Cavity
• 1 lbs Leeks – White Parts (save the greens for garnish)
• Pinch of Nutmeg
• Kosher Salt
• Pepper

How to Prepare

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Cut Butternut Squash in halves, scoop out seeds, pierce the cavities with a fork and butter.   Arrange in a shallow baking dish with water in the bottom, cut ends up and place in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until pulp is soft. 

Remove from oven, and scoop out pulp.  Put pulp and leeks in food processor – puree, season with kosher salt and pepper, place in buttered casserole dish place back in oven for 15 minutes or until heated through. 

Season to taste, garnish and serve.