Garlic and Herb Butternut Squash Gratin

Name: Garlic and Herb Butternut Squash Gratin
Ingredients: 4 ounces shredded Gruyere cheese, divided; 2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese, divided; 2 cups heavy cream; 5 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped; 1 teaspoon fresh sage, chopped, plus whole leaves to top; 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped; Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 large (3-4 pound) butternut squash, peeled and sliced into thin half-moons; coarse finishing salt, if desired, to top

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Serves: 8

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 90 minutes

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About Garlic and Herb Butternut Squash Gratin

The comforting flavors of this Garlic and Herb Butternut Squash Gratin is the perfect way to warm up on a chilly day. Layers of tender, roasted butternut squash are infused with fragrant garlic, fresh herbs, and a rich, creamy sauce, all baked to golden perfection. This dish brings a cozy, elegant twist to classic comfort food, offering a delicious balance of creamy textures and vibrant flavors. It is sure to impress with its satisfying, hearty appeal.

Ingredients

4 ounces shredded Gruyere cheese, divided

2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese, divided

2 cups heavy cream

5 cloves garlic, minced

2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped

1 teaspoon fresh sage, chopped, plus whole leaves to top

1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped

Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

1 tablespoon butter

1 large (3-4 pound) butternut squash, peeled and sliced into thin half-moons

coarse finishing salt, if desired, to top

Preparation

01Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

02Toss the cheeses together in a large bowl. Remove half to a small bowl for later.

03Mix the cream, garlic, herbs, and salt and pepper in with the cheeses in the large bowl. Add the butternut squash and toss until fully coated.

04Butter a large baking dish and stack the squash slices so that the rounded edges face upward, starting with the perimeter of the baking dish and working inward until the squash is tightly packed together.

05Spoon excess cream and cheese mixture over the squash.

06Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

07Uncover, and continue to bake for 30 more minutes.

08Top with the remaining cheese and sage leaves.

09Bake for a final 20-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and beginning to brown.

10Sprinkle with coarse finishing salt, if desired, and top with fresh herbs. Serve warm.