Description
A cozy and creamy butternut squash gratin layered with cheese and spices, perfect for family gatherings and chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 cups Butternut Squash, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1.5 cups Gruyère Cheese, grated
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Thyme, dried or fresh
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the butternut squash by peeling and slicing it into thin, even rounds.
- Cook the garlic in a medium saucepan with melted butter until fragrant.
- Add the heavy cream, thyme, nutmeg, salt, and pepper to the garlic butter, bringing it to a gentle simmer.
- Layer the dish starting with butternut squash, drizzling the creamy mixture, and sprinkling cheese until all ingredients are used up.
- Bake covered with foil for about 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a twist, try adding panko breadcrumbs and nuts on top for crunch or experimenting with different herbs and cheeses.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: butternut squash, gratin, cheesy, comfort food, vegetarian