Winter Squash Gratin Recipe

Name: Winter Squash Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 large onions, thinly sliced; 6 garlic cloves, minced (1 tablespoon minced); 1 tablespoon sage, chopped; 2 teaspoons thyme, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground; 2 lbs butternut squash, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded and cut crosswise into 1/4 inch slices; 1 1/2 cups whole wheat bread crumbs (about 2 slices); 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped; 3/4 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, finely shredded

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 large onions, thinly sliced
6 garlic cloves, minced (1 tablespoon minced)
1 tablespoon sage, chopped
2 teaspoons thyme, chopped
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
2 lbs butternut squash, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded and cut crosswise into 1/4 inch slices
1 1/2 cups whole wheat bread crumbs (about 2 slices)
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
3/4 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, finely shredded

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F
2
Lightly coat a 2 quart square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
3
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat.
4
Add onions and garlic; cook about 6 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
5
Remove from heat.
6
Stir in sage, thyme, kosher salt, and pepper.
7
Place half of the squash slices in the prepared dish.
8
Sprinkle with the onion mixture and half of the bread crumbs.
9
Top with remaining squash slices.
10
Cover with foil.
11
Bake about 45 minutes or until squash is nearly tender.
12
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the remaining bread crumbs, the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, and the parsley.
13
Mix well and set aside.
14
Remove foil from baking dish; sprinkle squash with mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese and bread crumb mixture.
15
Bake, uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes or until crumbs are golden brown and squash is tender.
16
Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 large onions, thinly sliced, 6 garlic cloves, minced (1 tablespoon minced), 1 tablespoon sage, chopped, and more.

Yes, 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.

Winter Squash Gratin

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