Creamy Gratin of Butternut Squash Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time1 Hr 0 Min
Ready In1 Hr 20 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
SpecialityVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Butternut squash1 Large, peeled
 Garlic2 Clove (5gm), finely grated
 175 ml/6 fl oz double or single cream
 75 g/3 oz Parmesan or Gruyere cheese, finely grated

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Preheat oven to 90C/170C fan gas 5

MAKING
2. With a very sharp knife, peel the butternut squash. Remove seeds and pith.
3. Cut into 5 mm thick slices.
4. In a 1-liter pie dish, place 500 g of vegetable slices along with salt and pepper for cooking
5. In a separate pan, heat garlic and cream till boiling. Add the cream to the butternut squash in the baking dish
6. Sprinkle grated cheese on the dish, cover the baking paper or foil and cook for 45 minutes or till set. The butternut squash will be golden brown and crusty on top.

SERVING
7. Serve hot
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