Butternut Squash Gratin With Rosemary Breadcrumbs

Name: Butternut Squash Gratin With Rosemary Breadcrumbs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 59.14 ml unsalted butter; 946.36 ml thinly sliced onions (about 1 pound); 1133.98 g butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 4.92 ml sugar; 2.46 ml salt; 2.46 ml ground black pepper; 177.44 ml canned low sodium chicken broth; 473.18 ml fresh white breadcrumbs (made from soft white bread); 473.18 ml packed grated sharp white cheddar cheese; 22.18 ml chopped fresh rosemary; 2.46 ml dried thyme

Submitted by Grooved Pavement

"I started making this recipe in 2000, when it first appeared in Bon Apetit Magazine. My family claims they won't let me come to Thanksgiving dinner unless I bring this with me! It is easy to make ahead and everyone is sure to love it."

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Ready In:: 1hr 45mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 10

ingredients

59.14 ml unsalted butter
946.36 ml thinly sliced onions (about 1 pound)
1133.98 g butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4.92 ml sugar
2.46 ml salt
2.46 ml ground black pepper
177.44 ml canned low sodium chicken broth
473.18 ml fresh white breadcrumbs (made from soft white bread)
473.18 ml packed grated sharp white cheddar cheese
22.18 ml chopped fresh rosemary
2.46 ml dried thyme

directions

Preheat oven to 350°F Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions; sauté until onions are light golden, about 8 minutes. Add squash; sauté 4 minutes. Sprinkle sugar, salt and pepper over vegetables; sauté until onions and squash begin to caramelize, about 5 minutes.
Spread vegetable mixture in prepared dish. Pour chicken broth over. Cover tightly with foil and bake 45 minutes. (Squash mixture can be made 1 day ahead. Cool, then cover and refrigerate. Reheat in 350°F oven until heated through, about 10 minutes.).
Increase oven temperature to 400°F Mix breadcrumbs, cheese, rosemary and thyme in medium bowl. Sprinkle over gratin. Bake uncovered until top is golden brown and crisp, about 30 minutes.

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Reviews

LOVED THIS! I only used about 2 cups onions, and I used Parmesan cheese instead ( I didnt have any sharp!). Great texture and amazing taste....highly recommend this as not onlyma holiday dish but one for potlucks!

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