Description
Sage Butternut Squash Gratin is a comforting dish that beautifully combines creamy butternut squash with the fragrant essence of sage, all topped with a golden, cheesy crust. This dish is perfect for chilly evenings and festive gatherings, offering a delightful blend of flavors that will warm your heart and impress your guests. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can elevate your meal prep and enjoy this seasonal favorite in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups butternut squash, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 2 tbsp fresh sage leaves, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat; sauté minced garlic and chopped sage until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Layer half of the butternut squash in the greased baking dish. Top with half the garlic-sage mixture, half the cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Repeat layers.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes; then uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg