Butternut Squash Gratin Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 butternut squash (about 1 kg)
- 10 g butter
- 1 pinch grated nutmeg
- 2 garlic cloves pressed
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 40 cl milk
- 10 cl fresh cream
- 100 g grated cheese (Comté, Gruyère, goat cheese, etc.)
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Wash and peel the butternut squash.Cut it in half lengthwise and remove the seeds with a spoon.Slice the flesh into thin strips and arrange them vertically in a large gratin dish.1 butternut squash
- Preheat your oven to 170°C.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter with the nutmeg and crushed (and peeled) garlic.Add the flour and stir.Gradually pour in the milk, stirring constantly until you have a smooth sauce.10 g butter, 1 pinch grated nutmeg, 2 garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons flour, 40 cl milk
- Remove from heat, add the cream and half the cheese. Season with salt and pepper, then mix.10 cl fresh cream, 100 g grated cheese, Salt and pepper
- Pour the sauce over the butternut squash in the gratin dish and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.Bake for 30 to 40 minutes.Check for doneness by inserting a knife; the squash should be very tender. If it is still too firm, continue baking for another 10 minutes.