Squash Gratin
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Ingredients
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3 Tbspunsalted butter
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1 mediumonion, chopped
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1 Tbspchopped fresh thyme
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1 smallbutternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
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1 smallkabocha squash, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
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2 clovegarlic, minced
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1/4 tspground mace
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·kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
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1 clow-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
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1/2 cheavy cream
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1/4 cbreadcrumbs
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2 Tbspchopped fresh parsley
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1/2 cgrated gruyere cheese (about 2 ounces)
How to Make Squash Gratin
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and thyme and cook, stirring, until the onion softens, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine the butternut and kabocha squash in a large microwave-safe bowl with 1 cup water. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave until the squash is just tender, about 5 minutes.
- Drain and add the squash to the skillet along with the garlic, mace, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring, about 3 minutes.
- Add the broth and cook until it is mostly absorbed, about 5 more minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and cook until slightly thickened, 2 minutes.
- Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in the microwave and toss with the breadcrumbs, parmesan and parsley; season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle over the squash, then top with the gruyere.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until golden, about 30 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
- How to break down butternut squash:
Cut about 1 inch off the bottom end with a chef's knife. Scoop out the seeds.Hold the squash against your body and remove the skin with a vegetable peeler; chop. - How to break down kabocha squash:
Quarter the squash with a chef's knife, then scoop out the seeds. Put each quarter flat-side down and cut off the skin with a paring knife; chop the squash.