Recipes

Butternut Squash and Pecan Gratin

You butternut skip out on this scrumptious squash dish. A creamy, dreamy casserole, the squash and pecan gratin is chock full of goodness. Infused with rich flavors, it's one of those recipes you'll prepare time and time again.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Cuisine Continental
Servings 8 servings
Calories 3538.21 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter, divided use
  • 3/4 cup(s) pecans
  • 48 ounce(s) butternut squash
  • 2 teaspoon(s) olive oil
  • 1 cup(s) yellow onions, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 16 tablespoon(s) heavy cream
  • 1 cup(s) milk
  • 1 teaspoon(s) kosher salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon(s) fresh ground black pepper
  • 4 ounce(s) fresh mild goat cheese
  • 1/8 cup(s) Italian parsley, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Generously grease a 2-quart casserole dish with one tbsp of butter and set aside.
  • Spread pecans on a baking sheet and toast in oven for 5-7 minutes, or until fragrant and deepened in color.
  • Set aside to cool and chop coarsely.
  • To make a whole squash easier to cut, pierce in several places with a paring knife.
  • Microwave at high for 2 minutes, then rotate and repeat.
  • Remove from the oven and set aside 5 minutes.
  • Cut the ends off of the squash, then cut into large chunks, seed, peel and slice 1/4 inch thick.
  • Heat remaining butter with 2 tbs oil in a deep 12 inch skillet or Dutch oven on medium heat.
  • When sizzling, add onion and saute 5 minutes until lightly browned.
  • Add garlic and saute 1 minute.
  • Add cream, milk, salt and pepper, bring to a simmer.
  • Add squash and simmer gently 5 minutes, stir in pecans.
  • Transfer half of the squash mixture to prepared pan and dot with half of the goat cheese.
  • Spoon remaining squash mixture on top and dot with remaining goat cheese.
  • Place on a sturdy baking sheet and bake 45 minutes or until squash is very tender and cream is almost absorbed.
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle with parsley.
  • Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
  • There are plenty of easy ways to add a nutritional punch to your food.
  • Check out our guide to slipping more fruits and vegetables into your diet with these meal ideas.

Nutrition

Calories: 3538.21kcalCarbohydrates: 216.4gProtein: 55.13gFat: 271.14gSaturated Fat: 90.87gCholesterol: 504.4mgSodium: 10637.25mgFiber: 29.36gSugar: 81.77g
Keyword Butter, Halloween, Pumpkin, Seasonal
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!