Butternut Squash Gratin

15 min prep time
70 min cook time
8servings
Recipe by Jen Bucko and Lara Hamilton Source Recipes for Healthy Living
Butternut Squash Gratin

How to Make Butternut Squash Gratin

This rich side dish is oh-so-creamy and satisfyingly cheesy but 1 serving is still less than 100 calories.

15 min prep time
70 min cook time
8servings
1/8 of casserole (3 1/4 x 4 1/2-inch rectangle)
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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Cut the squash in half lengthwise and place it face down in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour the water over the squash and bake for 45 minutes.
  2. Remove the squash from the pan and drain the water. Coat the baking dish with cooking spray.
  3. Remove the seeds and scoop the flesh of the squash out of the skin. Add the squash flesh back to the prepared baking dish, breaking it up into even sized pieces.
  4. Add oil to a sauté pan over medium heat. Add the flour and stir to combine. Cook the oil and flour mixture for two minutes then whisk in the fat-free half and half. Bring to a boil, whisking frequently.
  5. Stir in 1/4 cup of the parmesan cheese, the ground black pepper and the thyme. Stir until cheese is melted.
  6. Pour the sauce over the butternut squash and sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of cheese over the top. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling.
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Nutrition facts

8 Servings

  • Serving Size
    1/8 of casserole (3 1/4 x 4 1/2-inch rectangle)
  • Amount per serving Calories 95
  • Total Fat 3g
    • Saturated Fat 1g
    • Trans Fats 0g
  • Cholesterol 5mg
  • Sodium 100mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 14g
    • Dietary Fiber 2g
    • Total Sugars 4g
    • Added Sugars 0g
  • Protein 3g
  • Potassium 315mg
  • Phosphorous 0mg
Ingredients
butternut squash
2 lbs
water
1 cup
nonstick cooking spray
1
olive oil
1 tbsp
all-purpose flour
2 tbsp
half-and-half (fat-free)
2 cup
Parmesan cheese (shredded, divided)
1/2 cup
black pepper
1/2 tsp
fresh thyme (chopped)
1 tbsp

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This is really good. It’s light and delicate in both flavor and texture. It has a light sweetness. I was so happy to learn this clever trick of cooking the butternut squash in the beginning of the recipe. I think I might start doing this as topping with nuts and cinnamon instead of the cream layer for like a breakfast meal.

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Next time I make this recipe I'll buy the the Squash prepared ( cut), daughter & I seem to like it ok. fairly simple after you prep the butternut before cooking.