APPLE, LEEK, AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH GRATIN

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APPLE, LEEK, AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH GRATIN image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium leeks, white part only, trimmed of roots and tough outer leaves, thinly sliced crosswise, well washed and dried
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 cup dry sherry
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage, plus leaves for garnish
1 pound butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and sliced 1/8-inch thick
1 pound apples, such as Gala, Cortland, Baldwin, or Macoun, peeled, halved, cored, and cut into 1/8-inch thick slices
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a 10-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Add leeks and 2 tablespoons water; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Add sherry and sage and cook until liquid is reduced to a glaze, about 3 minutes; set aside. In a 2-quart shallow baking dish, arrange squash in overlapping layers; season with salt and pepper. Spread leeks evenly over the squash. Arrange apples in an overlapping layer over the leeks. Brush apples with remaining tablespoon oil. Cover tightly with aluminum foil. Bake 45 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle cheese over the top. Raise the oven temperature to 450 degrees and bake 10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and is golden brown. The tip of a paring knife should easily pierce the gratin. Let cool 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with sage leaves.

nusrat moumi
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This gratin is not worth the effort. It's not very flavorful, and it's a lot of work to make.


Aftab Shah
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This gratin is too heavy for my taste. I would use less cheese next time.


Alonna Carter
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This gratin is a bit bland. I would add some more salt and pepper next time.


Obed Jesse
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I used a pre-made pie crust for this gratin, and it turned out perfect. It's a great shortcut if you're short on time.


maryan hussein
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I didn't have any leeks, so I used green onions instead. It still turned out great!


Tiffany Kearse
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I added some chopped bacon to this gratin, and it was amazing. The bacon added a nice smoky flavor.


Brea Bytheway
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I'm lactose intolerant, so I used almond milk instead of cream. It turned out just as delicious!


Xolile Juca
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This gratin is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved it!


Khalida Shabbir
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I made this gratin for Thanksgiving dinner, and it was a hit. It's a great dish to serve for a special occasion.


Lyubomir Atanasov (Lub)
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This gratin is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's a delicious and impressive dish.


michael ugoh
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I'm not a huge fan of squash, but I really enjoyed this gratin. The apples and leeks helped to balance out the flavor of the squash.


Jahid Jp
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This gratin is a great way to use up leftover squash. It's also a great dish to make ahead of time.


Mikeal Abrham
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I made this gratin for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


SD Ashim Das
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This gratin is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, cheesy, and filling. I highly recommend it!


Fadi Umalu
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I loved the creamy sauce and the crispy topping. This dish is definitely a keeper!


Bhupen Acharya
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This was my first time making a gratin, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the dish was ready in no time.


Teresia Muyu
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I've made this gratin several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are just perfect, and the dish is always cooked to perfection.


Ahmad Albondogji
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This gratin was a hit with my family! The combination of apples, leeks, and butternut squash was unique and delicious. The dish was also very easy to make, and I loved that I could use ingredients that I already had on hand.