Butternut Squash and Apple Bake

Butternut Squash and Apple Bake
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INGREDIENTS:
     1 tbsp olive oil                                                   
     1 lg onion, diced                                                                
     1 tsp chopped fresh thyme                                
     ¼ tsp pepper                                                      
     3 tbsp butter, melted                                       
     5 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash (about 2 lbs)
     2 medium tart apples, peeled, cored and cubed
     ½ tsp salt
     1 ½ cups coarse bread crumbs
     ½ cup grated Paremsan cheese

INSTRUCTIONS:
     1.  Preheat oven to 400 F.  Coat an 1 ½ quart baking dish with cooking spray.  Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.  Add the squash; reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 10 minutes.  Stir in apples and onion.  Cover the skillet again and cook 5 minutes more.  Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole.  Add thyme, salt and pepper; toss gently to combine.
     2.  Stir bread crumbs and butter in medium bowl.  Add cheese stirring until well blended.  Sprinkle on top of casserole.  Bake 20 – 30 minutes or until crumbs are golden brown.  Serve immediately.  Makes about 10 servings.