Butternut Squash Gratin
Ingredients Method Suggestions Cook's Notes Shopping List
Cook's Notes
This savory, comfort food, squash gratin is filled with vitamins and is so delicious you could eat it as a meal itself. And we have! It makes terrific leftovers when heated and is a delicious side dish that goes with practically any meal.
From the Kitchen of:
Trina Clickner
trina@palmtoppublishing.com
Ingredients
- 3-1/2 lbs butternut squash (butternut squash is the flesh color squash that resembles a pudgy bowling pin)
- 1 - 2 red peppers
- 3 Tbs olive oil
- 2 large, crushed or minced garlic cloves
- 3 - 4 Tbs fresh parsley, minced
- 1-1/2 tsp fresh rosemary, minced
- 1 cup freshly grated/shredded Parmesan cheese
- fresh ground black pepper to taste
- pinch salt
Method [See Ingredients]
- Cut squash into 1-1/2" to 2" thick rings. Peel each ring, and remove speeds. Slice rings into 1" cubes (This is the hardest part - this squash is hard and slippery - be careful.)
- Cut red pepper into 1" pieces
- In a large mixing bowl, combine red pepper pieces, squash, oil, garlic, parsley, rosemary and pepper and a pinch of salt.
- Place mixture into a shallow baking dish, roasting pan, or gratin dish.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Bake in preheated 400 degree oven, with oven rack the middle of the oven for about 1 hour or until top is golden brown and squash is tender.
Serving, Prep Suggestions
This butternut squash recipe is sweet, beautiful and delicious. It serves 6 and even kids will come back for seconds.
Shopping List for Butternut Squash Gratin
Butternut squash - 1 large or 2 small
Red bell pepper - 2 medium or 1 large
Olive oil - 3 Tbs
Garlic - 2 cloves
Fresh parsley - 3-4 Tbs
Fresh rosemary - 1-1/2 tsp
Salt
Pepper
Fresh Parmesan cheese, grated or shredded (yield: 1 cup)
End of Recipe
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