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Sage Butternut Squash Gratin

Sage Butternut Squash Gratin: Creamy Bliss for Holidays

This Sage Butternut Squash Gratin is a creamy, savory vegetarian dish that adds warmth to your holiday feast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Gratin
  • 1 medium Butternut Squash Peeled and sliced into half rounds
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Can substitute with olive oil for dairy-free
  • 2 medium Shallots Can substitute with yellow onions
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh cloves preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Flour Gluten-free flour can be used
  • 2 cups Vegetable Stock Chicken stock can be used for non-vegetarian
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Coconut cream works for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Nutritional yeast for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 2 teaspoons Sage Chopped

Equipment

  • 9 x 13-inch baking dish
  • medium saucepan
  • Vegetable Peeler
  • whisk
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400ºF (200ºC).
  2. Peel and slice the butternut squash into half rounds.
  3. Melt butter in a saucepan and sauté shallots and garlic for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Whisk in flour to form a roux; stir for about 1 minute.
  5. Gradually pour in vegetable stock while whisking until smooth.
  6. Stir in heavy cream, onion powder, pepper, and chopped sage.
  7. Layer a third of the sauce in a greased baking dish, add parmesan and half the squash, and repeat.
  8. Cover with parchment and foil, bake for 20 minutes.
  9. Remove cover, sprinkle remaining parmesan, and bake uncovered for 10 more minutes.
  10. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2100IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the gratin to rest for better serving. Use fresh ingredients for best results.

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