SWEET POTATO ACORN SQUASH AU GRATIN

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This is a great Thanksgiving side dish. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs.

Provided by SoccerNut

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup unsalted butter, divided
1 cup diced onion
2 tablespoons minced garlic
4 cups 3/4-inch sweet potato slices
2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
1 cup 1-inch peeled acorn squash cubes
2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves removed
kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
¼ cup grated Asiago cheese

Steps:

  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot butter until onion is golden and soft, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir sweet potatoes, 1 3/4 cups cream, acorn squash, thyme, kosher salt, and pepper into onion mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until potatoes and squash are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 385 degrees F (195 degrees C). Butter an 8x13-inch baking dish with remaining butter.
  • Pour potato-squash mixture into prepared baking dish. Drizzle remaining cream over potatoes and squash; top with bread crumbs and Asiago cheese. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tender and hot throughout, 25 to 35 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and bake until top is golden brown, about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 99.9 mg, Fat 29.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 18.1 g, Sodium 284.6 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

Rako Bio
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This dish is a great addition to any holiday spread.


Amir Dilbaramir
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Rakesh Vishwakarma
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This is the best sweet potato acorn squash au gratin recipe I've ever tried!


Sadam Junior
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I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Ch Nimra
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This dish is a must-try for any fan of sweet potatoes and acorn squash.


Ali Mind cracker
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I can't wait to make this dish again!


Emmanuel Dadzie
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This recipe is a keeper!


Onabiyi Ronke
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I'm always looking for new recipes to try, and this one definitely didn't disappoint.


naznin rupa
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Gaston Francis
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The cheesy topping is the perfect finishing touch to this dish.


Jona jona Jona
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I love the combination of sweet potatoes and acorn squash. They complement each other perfectly.


Tanny G
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This dish is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my guests.


lakki marwat
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I highly recommend this recipe!


Tijjani Usman
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion dinner.


Osasu Eguavoen
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I love this recipe because it's a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes and acorn squash.


Jennifer Kingwood-Weldon
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This was my first time making sweet potato acorn squash au gratin, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the dish was delicious.


colton potts
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are so well-balanced, and the presentation is beautiful.


YouTube Anylatics
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This sweet potato acorn squash au gratin was a total hit with my family! The combination of sweet potatoes and acorn squash was perfect, and the cheesy topping was just the right amount of richness.