Creamy Winter Squash Gratin Recipe

Name: Creamy Winter Squash Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups cubed peeled kabocha squash (about 3 pounds); Cooking spray; 2 teaspoons butter; 2 cups thinly sliced leek (about 2 large); 1 teaspoon salt; 3 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Gruyere cheese; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 (1-ounce) slices white bread; 2 teaspoons fresh chopped parsley; 1 garlic clove, minced

Servings: persons

8 cups cubed peeled kabocha squash (about 3 pounds)
Cooking spray
2 teaspoons butter
2 cups thinly sliced leek (about 2 large)
1 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Gruyere cheese
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 (1-ounce) slices white bread
2 teaspoons fresh chopped parsley
1 garlic clove, minced

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0.
2
Arrange squash in a single layer on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400u00b0 for 25 minutes or until the squash is tender.
3
Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add leek and salt; cook 4 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Combine milk and flour, stirring well with a whisk. Add milk mixture to pan; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute or until thick, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add cheese, pepper, and nutmeg; stir until cheese melts. Gently stir in squash. Spoon mixture into a 2-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray.
4
Place bread in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs measure 1 1/4 cups. Add parsley and garlic; pulse twice to combine. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over squash mixture. Bake at 400u00b0 for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 cups cubed peeled kabocha squash (about 3 pounds), Cooking spray, 2 teaspoons butter, 2 cups thinly sliced leek (about 2 large), and more.

Yes, Creamy Winter Squash Gratin falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Winter Squash Gratin

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