11/01/2026
🍂🍷 Recipes from the Vineyard: French Onion Stuffed Butternut Squash
What happens when French onion soup meets one of fall's favorite vegetables? Pure comfort food!
Our latest Recipes from the Vineyard features French Onion Stuffed Butternut Squash: tender roasted squash, sweet caramelized onions, golden garlic croutons, and bubbling Gruyère and mozzarella.
🥂 The Perfect Pairing: Willowcroft Seyval
The crisp, refreshing character of our Seyval makes it a wonderful companion to this rich, flavorful dish. Its bright acidity balances the creamy cheeses, while fresh citrus and green apple notes complement the sweetness of the roasted squash and caramelized onions.
👩🍳 THE RECIPE: French Onion Stuffed Butternut Squash
⏱️ Prep: 40 minutes | Total: Approximately 2 hours | Serves: 4
🛒 Ingredients:
2 medium butternut squash (about 2 lbs each)
4 lbs onions, thinly sliced
¼ cup unsalted butter
½ cup dry sherry
2 fresh thyme sprigs
1 bay leaf
1 cup beef broth, divided
1 tsp sherry vinegar
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1¾ tsp kosher salt
2 tsp chopped fresh thyme, plus extra for garnish
1 garlic clove, grated
½ tsp black pepper
4 cups cubed crusty bread
1 cup shredded mozzarella
1 cup shredded Gruyère
🍽️ Simple Directions:
🧅 Caramelize: Slowly cook onions with butter, sherry, thyme, bay leaf, and broth until deeply golden (about 75–80 minutes). Finish with sherry vinegar and ¾ tsp salt.
🎃 Roast: Brush squash halves with 1 tbsp olive oil and roast cut-side down at 400°F for 40–45 minutes until tender.
🍞 Toast: Toss bread cubes with remaining olive oil, garlic, chopped thyme, pepper, and ½ tsp salt. Bake at 400°F for 12 minutes until golden.
🧀 Fill & Bake: Scoop out some squash flesh, leaving a ½-inch border. Season with remaining salt, fill with onions, top with croutons and both cheeses. Bake another 12 minutes until bubbly and golden!
🍷 Make It a Willowcroft Evening!
This cozy, savory dish is perfect for a fall dinner or holiday gathering. Pick up a bottle of Willowcroft Seyval in our tasting room, make the dish at home, and enjoy a pairing that celebrates the season's flavors.