Creamy Winter Squash Gratin

Creamy Winter Squash Gratin
Creamy Winter Squash Gratin might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe makes 8 servings with 229 calories, 11g of protein, and 8g of fat each. This recipe covers 16% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Winter will be even more special with this recipe. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. A mixture of ground nutmeg, butter, milk, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy.

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 40
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Arrange squash in a single layer on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
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Bake at 400 for 25 minutes or until the squash is tender.
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Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
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Add leek and salt; cook 4 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently.
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Combine milk and flour, stirring well with a whisk.
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Add milk mixture to pan; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute or until thick, stirring constantly.
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Remove from heat.
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Add cheese, pepper, and nutmeg; stir until cheese melts. Gently stir in squash. Spoon mixture into a 2-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray.
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Place bread in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs measure 1 1/4 cups.
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Add parsley and garlic; pulse twice to combine.
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Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over squash mixture.
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Bake at 400 for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings8
Health Score13
Dish TypesSide Dish
OccasionsWinter
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