Description
Sage Butternut Squash Gratin is a heartwarming dish that beautifully combines creamy butternut squash with aromatic sage and a crispy cheese topping. Perfect for autumn evenings, this scrumptious gratin makes an ideal centerpiece for family gatherings or cozy dinners. Its rich flavors and stunning presentation are guaranteed to impress your guests while providing comfort on chilly nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds butternut squash (peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 6 fresh sage leaves (chopped)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, warm heavy cream with minced garlic and chopped sage until fragrant.
- Layer butternut squash slices in the baking dish, pouring some cream mixture over each layer, and sprinkling Parmesan cheese in between.
- Finish with a pinch of nutmeg and the remaining cheese on top.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 60mg