Whole Kabocha Squash Gratin

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   Wrap the kabocha squash tightly with cellophane wrap and microwave.

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   You'll scoop out the inside of the kabocha squash, so heat well.

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   This time, I heated it for 7 minutes while checking at 700W and then turned it over and heated for another 3 minutes.

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   Let the whole thing become soft.

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   When it becomes soft, cut off the upper part to make a lid.

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   Scoop out the inside and make a container.

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   Make the gratin.

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   Stir fry the onion and bacon in a pan and add the seafood mix.

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   When they are cooked through, throw in the butter.

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    When the butter has melted, add flour and stir fry until the flouriness is gone.

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    Add milk and a soup stock cube.

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    Add the kabocha squash.

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    Add the amount you want to add.

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    You can also keep the remaining kabocha squash for a salad, too.

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    It feels good because you can enjoy it twice with this.

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    Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper and transfer it to the kabocha squash container.

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    Sprinkle panko and cheese (I used easy melting parmesan).

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    I sprinkled panko and mayonnaise and baked it.

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    Bake it in an oven until the cheese melts.

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    At my place, I bake it for about 10 minutes at 430F/220C, but you can bake it to your liking.

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    Cover it with the lid you made when it is ready.

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    Done.

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    Here is the Halloween decoration version.

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    For 2009, I made this recipe using a white kabocha squash I received.

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    The outside was white so I was surprised!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.