Butternut Squash au Gratin
You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Butternut Squash au Gratin a try. One serving contains 89 calories, 3g of protein, and 5g of fat. This recipe serves 15. This recipe covers 8% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of flour, butternut squash, chicken broth, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Instructions
Cut squash lengthwise in half; discard seeds.
Cut each half crosswise into thin slices; remove peels.
Place squash in large saucepan.
Add enough water to cover squash. Bring to boil on high heat; simmer on medium-low heat 8 to 10 min. or until squash is tender.
Meanwhile, cook bacon in skillet until crisp, stirring occasionally.
Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon, reserving 1 Tbsp. drippings in skillet.
Drain bacon on paper towels.
Add onions to reserved drippings; cook and stir 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Stir in flour and pepper; cook and stir 1 min. Gradually stir in broth; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until thickened.
Remove from heat. Stir in 1 cup cheese.
Drain squash. Arrange half in 8- or 9-inch square baking dish; cover with half the sauce. Repeat layers; top with bacon and remaining cheese.
Bake 25 to 30 min. or until squash mixture is heated through and cheese is melted.