Comforting Sage Butternut Squash Gratin
Comforting Sage Butternut Squash Gratin is a creamy and aromatic dish with tender squash layers, sage-scented cheese sauce, and a golden panko-Parmesan topping perfect for fall evenings.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound 226 grams butternut squash, peeled and sliced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups 272 ml milk
- 1 cup 50 grams fontina cheese, grated
- 2 cups 100 grams Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage chopped
- ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Salt to taste
- ½ cup 40 grams panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and butter the baking dish so the gratin releases easily.
- Melt butter, whisk in flour until lightly darkened, then add milk slowly until thickened; stir in fontina, half the Parmesan, sage, nutmeg, pepper, and salt.
- Arrange ⅓ of the squash slices in the dish, pour over ⅓ of the sauce, and repeat until all layers are assembled.
- Combine the remaining Parmesan with panko and sprinkle evenly over the top, adding extra sage if you like.
- Bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncover and continue baking until golden and the squash is tender.
- Rest the gratin for 5 minutes before serving so the layers settle nicely.