Butternut Squash, Sage and Mozzarella Gratin

sugarpea's Note:

Sage is perfect with squash and cheese. If you can't find butternut, you can substitute acorn or Hubbard.

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 1 ½ lbs butternut squash
• 1 ½ tablespoons butter , divided
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 medium onion , diced
• ¾ cup dry breadcrumbs
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8; teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon dried sage

Directions:

1. Peel the squash,cut into pieces and steam or boil until tender; mash with 1/2 T butter, there should be about 1 1/2 cups squash.
2. Spread squash evenly into a small oiled casserole; sprinkle with cheese.
3. Saute the onions in the remaining 1 T of butter until translucent; add bread crumbs, salt, pepper and sage and stir to combine.
4. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture over the cheese; bake at 325° for 25-30 minutes.

Reviews

[stephdray]

I liked it, but the husband didn't care for it, so it was a split decision in our household. I thought it was a very nice change from the usual sweet squash recipes.

[Chef #603040]

I was looking for a non-sweet recipe for Butternut squash- found this one- I wasn't sure how I would like it, but it was delicious!! My husband even liked it and he thought it sounded weird at first.

[Chef #214444 - The Lake]

I was looking for a make-ahead vegetable to go with grilled Montreal steak and my mother's cheesy oven potatoes for a dinner party for 10 last night, and decided to try this one. I have to say it was wonderful and, once the squash was cooked, so very easy to put together. I quadrupled the recipe, but used a lot less of the breadcrumbs. It also makes a great presentation at the table. My guests thoroughly enjoyed this dish - - all through dinner I kept hearing "this is really great squash". Needless to say, I will be making this dish often. Thanks so much for posting this great tasting, company quality, make-ahead recipe.