butternut squash gratin

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 large onions, cut into 1-inch squares
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 3 pounds butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 10 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
• 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a gratin baking dish with butter.
• heat 1 tablespoon butter and olive oil in a large skillet over low heat; add onions and sage. cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are browned, about 25 minutes. season with salt and black pepper.
• place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. bring water to a boil. add squash, cover, and steam until tender, 10 to 20 minutes. transfer squash to prepared gratin dish; toss with garlic and 3/4 teaspoon salt. add the caramelized onions to the pan and gently mix to combine.
• warm cream in a saucepan over low heat; pour over squash mixture. stir to coat. combine bread crumbs and 1 1/2 tablespoons melted butter together in a bowl; sprinkle over squash mixture.
• bake in the preheated oven until gratin is bubbling and breadcrumbs are browned, 20 to 25 minutes.