Butternut-Gouda Pot Stickers

• 1 small butternut squash (about 2-1/2 pounds)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 small sweet red pepper, finely chopped
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cups shredded Gouda cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 package (10 ounces) pot sticker
• gyoza wrappers
• 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
• 3/4 cup water, divided

1. Halve squash lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash in a microwave-safe dish, cut side down; add 1/2-in. of water. Microwave, covered, on high until soft, 15-20 minutes; cool slightly. Scoop out pulp and mash.
2. In a skillet, heat butter over medium heat; saute pepper and onion until tender, 4-6 minutes. Add to squash; stir in cheese, salt, thyme and pepper.
3. Place 1 tablespoon filling on each wrapper (keep remaining wrappers covered with a damp towel). Moisten edge of wrapper with water; fold over to enclose filling, while pleating the front side to form a pouch. Stand on a work surface to flatten bottom, curving ends slightly.
4. In a
5. , heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Place a third of the pot stickers in pan; cook until bottoms are lightly browned, 1-2 minutes. Add 1/4 cup water (water may spatter); cook, covered, until filling is heated through, 3-4 minutes. Uncover; cook until bottoms are crisp and water is evaporated, 1-2 minutes. Repeat twice.
6. Cover and freeze uncooked pot stickers on lightly floured
7. until firm. Transfer to resealable plastic freezer bags; return to freezer. To use, cook pot stickers as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through.

butternut squash, butter, sweet red pepper, onion, gouda cheese, salt, thyme, pepper, sticker, gyoza wrappers, canola oil, water

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/butternut-gouda-pot-stickers/ (may not work)