Butternut Squash, Leek and Goat Cheese Casserole

Servings: 4-6 Prep Time: 30-45 min Cook Time: 30 min Difficulty: Medium   Ingredients 2 llbs of peeled chopped Butternut Squash 3 cupes of chopped Leeks (the pale green parts only) 1 Cup of Milk 1 5.5 oz log of Goat Cheese 1/2 Cup of Chopped Pecans 2-3 tblspoons of Butter   Preparation Microwave the whole Butternut Squash one at a time for 2-3 minutes. This will soften it up and make it easier to cut open. Cut open lenthwise, scoop out the insides and peel. Cut into 1/4 inc cubed pieces. Mix in a large mixing bown with olive oil, kosher salt and pepper (as much or as little as you like). Pour squash cubes out onto a large baking dish and bake for 25-20 min at 450 degrees.  While Swash is baking, Saute Leeks in a large skillet with butter for 10-15 minutes until cooked (but not brown). Spread a layer of button bottom of Casserole Dish. Then add half of the Leek mixture, followed by a layer of Butternut Squash pieces, and a Layer of Goat Cheese. Repeat with a second layer of all three. Add the cup of Milk. Sprinkle the Pecans on top. You can make the above part up to 24 hour in advance <p _rte_empty_lines_before="1" _rte_fromparser="true" _rte_new_node="true">  <p _rte_empty_lines_before="1" _rte_fromparser="true">Bake for 30 min at 375 degress (45 min if previously chilled) until cheese is melted and milk is bubbling). Serve immediately! <p _rte_fromparser="true">  <h3 _rte_empty_lines_before="3">Notes &amp; Tips <ul><li>Buy Butternut Squash pre-peeled and chopped. Will save you alot of prep time. They have bags at Trader Joes.</li><li _rte_new_node="true">Hazelnuts of Walnuts can be substituded for the Pecans</li><li _rte_new_node="true">Heavy Whipping Cream, Half &amp; Half or Skim Milk can be used depending on desired creaminess/healthiness</li></ul>