Butternut Squash, Apple and Leek Gratin

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"This dish goes wonderful with a roast pork or a turkey dinner! The recipe is enough for about 4-5 people but you can easily double it."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 6 cups butternut squash (peeled and cubed into about 1/2-inch pieces)
• 2 -3 tablespoons butter (can use oil)
• 2 large leeks, thinly sliced
• 2 granny smith apples, peeled and cubed
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 pinch black pepper
• 1⁄2 cup apple juice (or use apple cider)
• 1 1⁄2 cups soft breadcrumbs
• 3 tablespoons melted butter
• 1⁄4 cup toasted pine nuts (coarsley chopped or leave whole)

directions

1. In a bowl combine the 1-1/2 cups breadcrumbs with 3 tablespoons melted butter and pinenuts; set aside.
2. Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
3. Heat 2-3 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat; add in leeks and saute for about 4-5 minutes or until lightly browned.
4. In a large bowl combine the cubed squash with sauteed leeks, apple, brown sugar, salt, nutmeg and black pepper; toss to combine.
5. Spoon into the prepared casserole dish; pour the apple juice or apple cider over the mixture.
6. Cover with foil and bake in a 400 degree oven for about 20 minutes.
7. Uncover the casserole and sprinkle the prepared breadcrumb/pine nut mixture over the top, then return to oven uncovered for another 15 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Delicious!