Delicious Sage Butternut Squash Gratin
If you’re searching for the ultimate comfort food, look no further than this Delicious Sage Butternut Squash Gratin. This dish beautifully combines layers of tender butternut squash with aromatic leeks, savory garlic, and creamy sauce, creating a heartwarming experience perfect for any cozy gathering. Enhanced by the fragrant sage and topped with melted cheese and crunchy walnuts, each bite promises to be a delightful treat that warms both body and soul. Whether served as a side or a main course, this gratin is guaranteed to impress family and friends alike!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb butternut squash (peeled and sliced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium leeks (thinly sliced)
- 4 cloves garlic (roughly chopped)
- 15 sage leaves (chopped)
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
- 3 ounces gruyere cheese or vegan alternative
- 1/2 cup walnuts (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté leeks and garlic until soft.
- In a greased baking dish, layer half the butternut squash slices; season with salt, pepper, nutmeg, and half of the sage. Add half the leek mixture on top.
- Repeat layering with remaining squash, sage, and leek mixture.
- Mix heavy cream with water and onion powder; pour over layers evenly.
- Top with gruyere cheese and walnuts.
- Cover with foil; bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes until golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg