Merritt's Butternut Squash Gratin Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Merritt's Butternut Squash Gratin Recipe). Slightly sweet golden squash is topped with a savory herbed cheese-breadcrumb topping. It's been my signature dish every Thanksgiving for the last 12 years. It takes a bit of work, but it is so, so worth it. Your guests will ask you for the recipe, so be prepared.

Brief

Prep 40 mins

Cook: 1hr25 mins

Total: 2hrs5 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 1 - 9x13 inch baking dish

Merritt's Butternut Squash Gratin Recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter

1 yellow onion

diced

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 (2 1/2 pound) butternut squash - peeled

seeded

and cut into 3/4-inch chunks

1 teaspoon brown sugar

1 cup chicken broth

8 ounces shredded Gruyere cheese

8 ounces shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese

1 cup dry bread crumbs

1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Chicken and Chinese Noodles Casserole

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Step 2

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onions and garlic; cook until the onions soften and turn golden brown about 10 minutes. Add the butternut squash and brown sugar. Continue cooking and stirring until the butternut squash begins to brown on the edges but is still somewhat firm in the center about 10 minutes more. Scrape the squash into the prepared baking dish and pour in the chicken broth. Wrap tightly with aluminum foil.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until the liquid has been absorbed and the squash is tender 45 to 50 minutes. Toss together the Gruyere cheese Cheddar cheese bread crumbs thyme and rosemary in a bowl until evenly combined. Remove the foil from the baking dish and sprinkle the squash evenly with the cheese mixture. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese on top. Return to the oven and bake uncovered for 15 minutes more until the topping is lightly crunchy and brown.

Nutritional Information

Merritt's Butternut Squash Gratin Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 269

% Daily Value *

Protein: 13.3g 27%

Carbohydrates: 19.9g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 2.5g 10%

Sugars: 3.6g

Fat: 16g 25%

Saturated Fat: 9.1g 46%

Cholesterol: 50.1mg 17%

Vitamin A Iu: 10606.7IU 212%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.6mg 28%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 12%

Vitamin C: 21mg 35%

Folate: 39.3mcg 10%

Calcium: 408.6mg 41%

Iron: 1.2mg 7%

Magnesium: 45.1mg 16%

Potassium: 386.9mg 11%

Sodium: 395.2mg 16%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 18%

Calories From Fat: 144.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.