Parmesan Butternut Squash Gratin

Enjoy this cozy Parmesan Butternut Squash Gratin, a delightful blend of tender
squash and savory cheese topped with a crispy crumb mixture!

Servings: 6

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Prep Time
20 minutes

Cook Time
45 minutes

Side Dish

American

parmesan butternut

🧂 Ingredients

1 butternut squash (2 1/2 lbs), peeled, halved, seeded, and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
5 tablespoons salted butter
3 minced garlic cloves
Salt and ground black pepper

to taste
1/2 cup plain panko crumbs
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried sage
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

1 Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly coat a 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking
spray, then arrange the squash slices, slightly overlapping, in the dish.
2 In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Lower the heat and stir
in the minced garlic, cooking for about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and set
aside.
3 In a mixing bowl, combine the panko crumbs, grated parmesan, thyme, sage, and a
pinch of salt and pepper. Drizzle about 2 tablespoons of the butter-garlic
mixture over the crumb mix, and toss until evenly coated.
4 Brush the remaining butter-garlic mixture over the squash slices. Season the
squash with salt and pepper, then evenly sprinkle the crumb mixture on top.
5 Place the dish in the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the squash
becomes tender. If the topping isn’t golden enough, raise the temperature to
425°F and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
6 Garnish with fresh parsley before serving warm.