Parmigiano-Reggiano and a generous dose of heavy cream transform butternut squash and spinach into a rich, bubbling gratin.
Categories Gourmet Thanksgiving Fall Side Bake Casserole/Gratin Butternut Squash Spinach Milk/Cream Cheese Dairy Garlic Onion Buffet Parmesan Nutmeg Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher Winter Vegetable Christmas Squash
Yield 8-10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- If using fresh spinach, bring 1 inch water to a boil in a 6- to 8-quart pot over high heat. Add spinach, a few handfuls at a time, and cook, turning with tongs, until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water.
- Thoroughly squeeze cooked fresh or thawed frozen spinach in small handfuls to remove excess moisture, then coarsely chop and transfer to a bowl.
- Melt 3 tablespoons butter in an 8-inch heavy skillet over moderately low heat, then cook onion and garlic, stirring, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add onion mixture to spinach along with salt, pepper, nutmeg, and cream and stir to combine.
- Put oven rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 400°F. Butter a 3-quart shallow baking dish (13 by 9 inches; not glass).
- Cut squash to separate bulb section from solid neck section, then cut pieces lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick slices with slicer.
- Layer squash and spinach mixture in baking dish, using about one fifth of squash and one fourth of spinach for each layer, beginning and ending with squash. Sprinkle top layer of squash evenly with cheese and dot with remaining 2 tablespoons butter, then cover directly with a sheet of parchment or wax paper. Bake until squash is tender and filling is bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove paper and bake gratin until browned in spots, 10 to 15 minutes, or broil 3 inches from heat, 2 to 3 minutes.
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[email protected]I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted almond milk for the heavy cream in the gratin topping. It turned out great!
ViTHu Abi
[email protected]This gratin is a great way to use up leftover creamed spinach.
Sheena Faith
[email protected]I made this gratin for a vegetarian potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Karabo masia
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of butternut squash, but I loved this gratin! The creamed spinach really balances out the flavor of the squash.
NATHAN GALVEZ
[email protected]This gratin is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Grolia Livingston
[email protected]I love that this gratin can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.
shujaat khaliq
[email protected]This gratin is a great way to use up leftover butternut squash. It's also a great side dish for a holiday meal.
Peris Akinyi
[email protected]I made this gratin for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the combination of butternut squash and creamed spinach, and the gratin topping was the perfect finishing touch.
Rizzla Thing
[email protected]Delicious! This gratin was a hit with my family. The butternut squash was roasted to perfection and the creamed spinach was rich and flavorful. The combination of the two was perfect.
Fakesmile Fakesmile
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The butternut squash and creamed spinach were a perfect combination, and the gratin topping was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Praislyn_ Gold
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the gratin turned out perfectly. The butternut squash was tender and sweet, and the creamed spinach was creamy and flavorful. The gratin was a hit with my family and friends.
Lawrence Kircher
[email protected]This gratin was delicious! The butternut squash was roasted to perfection and the creamed spinach was rich and flavorful. The combination of the two was perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Edna Selena
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the combination of butternut squash and creamed spinach, and the gratin topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Mr Dantey
[email protected]This butternut squash and creamed spinach gratin was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and creamy, and the squash was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make side dish.