Butternut Squash Gratin With Blue Cheese And Sage Food

BUTTERNUT SQUASH GRATIN WITH BLUE CHEESE AND SAGE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400º 1. Steam squash, covered for 10 minutes (until tender) 2. Add 2 teaspoons of oil to bread crumbs, toss to combine 3. Heat remaining 2 teaspoons of oil in a large skillet. Add onions saute 5 minutes till tender, stirring occasionally. 4. Transfer onion mixture to a large bowl.Add squash, chopped sage, slat, black pepper to bowl, toss to combine. 5. Spoon squash mixture into a baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake @ 400º for 20 minutes. 6. Sprinkle with blue cheese and sprinkle with bread crumbs. (EVENLY). 7. Bake an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and crumbs are golden brown.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH, SAGE AND MOZZARELLA GRATIN

Steps:

• Peel the squash,cut into pieces and steam or boil until tender; mash with 1/2 T butter, there should be about 1 1/2 cups squash.
• Spread squash evenly into a small oiled casserole; sprinkle with cheese.
• Saute the onions in the remaining 1 T of butter until translucent; add bread crumbs, salt, pepper and sage and stir to combine.
• Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture over the cheese; bake at 325° for 25-30 minutes.

BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND PARMESAN CHEESE GRATIN

Steps:

• Cut the peeled and seeded butternut squash into 1" cubes or chunks and place them in to a well buttered gratin dish. Season the butternut squash generously with black pepper and a little salt.
• Mix the grated parmesan cheese with the fresh bread crumbs, nuts and chopped thyme and then sprinkle over the top of the butternut squash.
• Dot the butter all over the cheese and nut topping.
• Bake it in a pre-heated oven, 200C/400F/Gas 6, for about 35 to 45 minutes, until the butternut squash is soft and the topping is golden brown.
• Serves 2 as a main course and 4 as a vegetable accompaniment.
• Serve piping hot with crusty bread and salad, if serving as a main course.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH GRATIN WITH ONION AND SAGE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a gratin dish with butter. In a large skillet over low heat, melt the butter with the oil. Add the onions and the sage. Cover and cook over low heat while you prepare the squash.
• Put the squash in a steaming basket and set over simmering water. Cover and let steam until the squash is tender, about 10 minutes. Put the squash in the prepared dish with the garlic and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Toss gently to combine.
• Continue to cook the onions, stirring frequently, until they caramelize, about 25 minutes total. Season with salt and pepper and add them to the gratin dish, mixing them with the squash. Pour the warm cream over the vegetables. Toss the breadcrumbs with the melted butter and sprinkle the crumbs evenly over the gratin. Bake until the top is browned and bubbling, about 40 minutes.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH, SAGE AND BLUE GRATIN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375F.
• Spray 11x7 1/2" baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove seeds and peel.
• Slice each half crosswise into 1/2" thick slices.
• Place squash in single layer at 45-degree angle in baking dish.
• (The squash will be tightly packed.) Drizzle squash with oil.
• Sprinkle with sage, salt and pepper.
• Cover with foil.
• Bake 40 minutes or until squash is tender.
• Remove from oven; remove foil.
• Sprinkle with blue cheese and Gruyère cheese.
• Return to oven; bake an additional 1 minute or until cheese is melted.