Delicata Squash Gratin Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Delicata Squash Gratin Recipe). Delicata is a small winter squash with an edible skin, which makes it a breeze to prepare! Wash, slice off the ends, then halve it lengthwise, seed it, and cut into half moon shapes. It is excellent on its own, simply roasted, or baked in this lovely cheese sauce.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Delicata Squash Gratin Recipe

Ingredients

cooking spray

2 medium (blank)s delicata squash

salt and ground black pepper to taste

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 ½ cups milk

1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese

1 pinch cayenne pepper

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a medium casserole dish with cooking spray.

Step 2

Slice delicata squash lengthwise remove seeds and pulp and cut into 1/2-inch crescent-shaped slices. Place squash in the prepared pan and lightly season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Melt butter in a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook stirring constantly for 2 minutes being careful not to allow the paste to brown. Gradually stir in milk and bring to a boil. Stir and cook for about 3 minutes; remove from heat. Mix in Gruyere cheese and stir until melted. Season with cayenne pepper salt and pepper.

Step 4

Pour cheese sauce over the squash and bake in the preheated oven until the squash is fork-tender 25 to 30 minutes. Garnish with snipped parsley.

Nutritional Information

Delicata Squash Gratin Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 154.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.7g 13%

Carbohydrates: 15g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 1.7g 7%

Sugars: 4.6g

Fat: 8.3g 13%

Saturated Fat: 5g 25%

Cholesterol: 26.1mg 9%

Vitamin A Iu: 788IU 16%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.3mg 18%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 12%

Vitamin C: 13.2mg 22%

Folate: 27.1mcg 7%

Calcium: 228mg 23%

Iron: 0.9mg 5%

Magnesium: 45.4mg 16%

Potassium: 462.1mg 13%

Sodium: 68.3mg 3%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 19%

Calories From Fat: 74.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.