Description
A comforting gratin made with layers of thinly sliced butternut squash, creamy sauce, and a crispy breadcrumb topping, infused with the aromatic flavor of sage.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 butternut squash, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Extra butter (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with butter or oil.
- In a bowl, combine heavy cream, garlic, sage, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
- Layer half of the squash in the baking dish, slightly overlapping, and pour half of the cream mixture over it.
- Repeat with remaining squash and cream mixture. Smooth the top.
- Top with Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs. Dot with butter if desired.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For added richness, dot the top with extra butter before baking. If desired, sprinkle more cheese at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: butternut squash, gratin, sage, vegetarian, comfort food