winter panzanella

INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
• 6 cups day-old bread, crust removed, cubed
• 6 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 small red onion, sliced thinly lengthwise
• 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
• Gray salt
• 4 cups peeled, seeded, and diced butternut squash (1/2-inch dice)
• 1/2 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 pound Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed, then quartered
• 1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves