BERGIE'S ACORN SQUASH BLINTZES

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These blintzes are a bit of work but well worth the effort. You can do them ahead of time (Up to 3 days in advance) and just pop them in the oven for 20 min on the day of the dinner.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Vegetable

Time 4h

Yield 20 Blintzes, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 3/4 lbs acorn squash
9 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
1/2-3/4 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons fresh snipped chives
20 crepes, 6-inch (Recipe below)
salt and pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 eggs, room temp
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Bake whole squash in 350F degrees degree oven for about 1 1/4 hrs (Until the squash is very soft).
  • Cool.
  • Then peel, cut and discard seeds.
  • Puree Squash with 4 1/2 Tbsp of butter until very smooth.
  • Transfer to a bowl, stir in salt, nutmeg and pepper.
  • Arrange crepes (recipe follows) on a work surface cooked side down Spoon 1/4 cup of squash into the center of each crepe Fold bottom and top flaps in, then fold in sides to form a 2 1/4" package.
  • Melt 1 Tbsp of butter in a heavy skillet over Med heat Brown both sides, turning once.
  • Continue adding a Tbsp of butter for each batch until all are browned.
  • Place seam side down in a large baking dish.
  • (can be prepared 3 days ahead, covered and refrigerated. Bring to room temp before continuing with the recipe).
  • Position rack in center of a 400F degrees degree oven.
  • Melt remaining butter and brush over crepes.
  • Sprinkle with Salt and Pepper.
  • Bake uncovered, until puffy (about 20 minutes).
  • Top each crepe with Sour cream and chives and serve immediately.
  • Instructions for crepes: Mix flour, eggs, water and milk, 2 Tbsp butter and salt in your blender and process until smooth (Batter should have the consistency of whipped cream. If it is too thick, thin with additional water).
  • Heat 6" crepe pan, brush lightly with butter.
  • Use about 2 Tbsp of Batter for each crepe.
  • Cook crepe until batter is set and edges are golden.
  • Do not cook second side.
  • Can be prepared ahead.
  • Stack between sheets of baking paper and wrap in Plastic and refrigerate.
  • These freeze well for up to a month.

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