“Strange times are these in which we live when old and young are taught falsehoods in school. And the person that dares to tell the truth is called at once a lunatic and fool.” –Plato
Preheat oven to 375° and butter a 9″ x 13″ baking dish. In a large bowl toss butternut squash with 1 tbsp of olive oil and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Spread squash on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 25 minutes or until tender, tossing one halfway. Let cool.
Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, melt butter in 1 tbsp olive oil. Add leeks and season with salt and pepper. Cook over moderate heat, stirring until tender, about 15 minutes. Let cool slightly.
In a large bowl, beat eggs with half and half, cheese, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper. Stir in bread and let stand for 10 minutes. Fold in squash and prosciutto. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish and bake at 375° for 45 minutes or until lightly golden on top. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
