Butternut Squash Gratin with Goat Cheese and Hazelnuts

Name: Butternut Squash Gratin with Goat Cheese and Hazelnuts
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 4 Tbsps (1/2 stick) butter, divided; 2 kilograms butternut squash (about 2 medium), peeled, seeded, cut into 3/4- to 1-inch cubes (8 cups); 10 servings Coarse kosher salt; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage; 156 grams log soft fresh goat cheese; 118 milliliters hazelnuts, toasted, husked, coarsely chopped; 237 milliliters heavy whipping cream; 710 milliliters sliced leeks (white and pale green parts only); 2 Tbsps olive oil

Butternut Squash Gratin with Goat Cheese and Hazelnuts might be just the side dish you are searching for. Watching your figure? This gluten free, primal, and vegetarian recipe has 314 calories, 6g of protein, and 23g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 10. This recipe covers 18% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up butter, olive oil, log goat cheese, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F.

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Place butternut squash cubes and olive oil in large bowl; sprinkle with coarse kosher salt and ground pepper and toss to coat.

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Coarse Kosher Salt

Butternut Squash

Ground Black Pepper

Olive Oil

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Bowl

Spread out squash cubes on large rimmed baking sheet. Roast until just tender and beginning to brown, stirring occasionally, about 35 minutes.

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Spread

Squash

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Baking Sheet

Meanwhile, melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy medium skillet over medium-low heat.

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Butter

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Frying Pan

Add sliced leeks and chopped sage; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sauté until tender but not brown, about 15 minutes. Coat 11x7-inch baking dish with remaining 1 tablespoon butter.

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Salt And Pepper

Butter

Leek

Sage

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Baking Pan

Spread half of leek mixture over bottom of prepared baking dish.

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Spread

Leek

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Sprinkle with half of squash and half of cheese. Repeat layering with leeks, squash, and cheese. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

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Cheese

Squash

Leek

Preheat oven to 375°F.

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Pour cream evenly over gratin.

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Cream

Sprinkle with toasted chopped hazelnuts.

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Hazelnuts

Bake uncovered until gratin is heated through and cream is bubbling, about 30 minutes (40 minutes if previously chilled).

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Cream

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This gratin is a good choice for transporting because it travels well. Either complete the dish at home (wrap it tightly to keep warm) or wait until you get to your destination to add the cream and nuts and then bake.

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Cream

Nuts