Winter Greens And Butternut Squash Gratin Food

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Cut squash lengthwise in half; discard seeds. Cut each half crosswise into thin slices; remove peels. Place squash in large saucepan. Add enough water to cover squash. Bring to boil on high heat; simmer on medium-low heat 8 to 10 min. or until squash is tender.
• Meanwhile, cook bacon in skillet until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon, reserving 1 Tbsp. drippings in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towels. Add onions to reserved drippings; cook and stir 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Stir in flour and pepper; cook and stir 1 min. Gradually stir in broth; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 cup cheese.
• Drain squash. Arrange half in 8- or 9-inch square baking dish; cover with half the sauce. Repeat layers; top with bacon and remaining cheese.
• Bake 25 to 30 min. or until squash mixture is heated through and cheese is melted.

WINTER GREENS AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH GRATIN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees.
• Peel the squash with a vegetable peeler; cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices.
• Heat a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Add the kale; cook until just tender, about 5 minutes.
• Drain well in a colander; squeeze out any excess water.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add the garlic and greens.
• Cook until the greens are slightly wilted, 3-4 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Place half the sliced squash in a large buttered gratin dish; season with salt and pepper.
• Combine the nutmeg, allspice and thyme in a small bowl.
• Spoon the kale over the squash; sprinkle with half the seasoning mixture.
• Top with remaining squash; sprinkle with remaining seasoning.
• Pour 1 cup cream over the gratin; cover with foil.
• Bake 25 minutes.
• Remove the foil; press down on the squash with a spatula to compress.
• If it seems dry, add remaining 1/2 cup cream.
• Cover; bake until the squash is soft when pierced with a knife, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine the breadcrumbs and cheese in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
• Decrease the oven temperature to 375 degrees.
• Remove the foil from the gratin dish; sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the squash.
• Dot with the butter; bake, uncovered, until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
• Transfer to a wire rack to cool before serving, 10 minutes.