BUTTERNUT SQUASH GRATIN

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This recipe is a combination of two recipes: one that I found on this site, and Ina Garten's (Food Network's Barefoot Contessa) gratin recipe. For the squash, I used a package of pre-cubed butternut squash, however feel free to peel and cut your own.

Provided by salad savior

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large butternut squash, cubed
2/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups hot cream (or milk)
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup grated gruyere, divided
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons melted butter

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Cook squash 3-5 minutes in boiling, salted water.
  • In a small bowl, mix parsley, garlic, and lemon zest.
  • In a baking dish, sprinkle squash with 1/4t salt, 1/8t pepper, and parsley mix; mix until squash is well coated.
  • Gratin sauce:.
  • In medium saucepan, melt 2T butter, add flour, stirring constantly.
  • Pour in hot cream, stir until boiling.
  • Remove pan from heat, add remaining salt and pepper, nutmeg, 1/2c Gruyere, and Parmesan.
  • Pour sauce over squash, stir to coat.
  • Topping:.
  • Combine remaining Gruyere with breadcrumbs, sprinkle on top of squash mixture.
  • Drizzle 2T melted butter on top of breadcrumb mix.
  • Bake for 30 mins, or until top is browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.9, Fat 30.5, SaturatedFat 18.6, Cholesterol 95.3, Sodium 499.3, Carbohydrate 37.1, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 5.7, Protein 13.1

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