Warm Butternut Squash Dip with Gruyere and Pistachios

Preheat the oven to 400ºF.

Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Rub with olive oil and salt and arrange cut side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast in the oven for 45 minutes, or until a fork easily slides in and out of the squash.

When cool enough to touch, scoop out the squash flesh and reserve in a bowl. Stir in the garlic, mayo or crème fraiche, ¾ cup cheese, cayenne and parsley. Taste for seasoning and add more salt as necessary (you’ll probably need ½ teaspoon). Transfer to an oven safe ramekin or casserole and top with the remaining cheese and nuts.

Bake until the cheese is melted (be careful not to burn the nuts), about 10 minutes. Serve immediately with gluten-free crackers or baguette rounds.