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Butternut Squash Gratin

Gratin's are usually loaded with butter and cream, this lightened version is healthier and flavorful, you won't miss all the cream! A perfect side dish for Turkey or Roasted Chicken.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 161 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 pound 1 medium butternut squash, peeled
  • ½ cup 2% reduced fat milk
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 small shallot (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1/3 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
  • ¾ teaspoons kosher salt (divided)
  • freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • cooking spray
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ cup whole wheat or gluten-free panko

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Slice butternut squash into 1/4-inch thick slices. You can do this with a knife, I did this with my spiralizer which is much easier, click here for directions.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the milk, garlic, shallot, thyme, ½ of the parmesan, ½ teaspoon salt and pepper.  Add the squash and toss to coat. Spray a medium oven-safe casserole dish with cooking spray.  Transfer squash mixture to casserole dish and set aside.
  4. In a medium microwave safe bowl, melt butter.  Add breadcrumbs, remaining parmesan, ¼ teaspoon salt, and pepper.  Evenly spread breadcrumb mixture over squash, cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.  Uncover and broil 2-3 minutes to brown top (watch carefully because it browns quickly!)

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/6th Calories 161kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 6g (9%) Cholesterol 17mg (6%) Sodium 250mg (10%) Fiber 3.5g (14%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 161

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/6th
Calories 161kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 6g 9%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 250mg 10%
Fiber 3.5g 14%
Sugar 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.