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Butternut Squash Gratin with Onion and Sage

Butternut Squash Gratin with Onion and Sage comes together with Butter, Olive Oil, Onions Chopped Into Inch Squares, Fresh Sage Or Dried, and Plus Heavy Cream Heated Until Warm. Serves 5. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp
• 1 tbsp
• 2
• 3 tbsp
• 2 clove
• 1/2 cup
• 1 cup
• 1 1/2 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   To make butternut squash easier to handle, cut off the neck, peel it, and cut it into pieces to use in this gratin.

2. 2

   Reserve the bottom of the squash, which contains the seed cavity, for roasting.

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   Or not!

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   Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a gratin dish with butter.

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   In a large skillet over low heat, melt the butter with the oil.

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   Add the onions and the sage.

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   Cover and cook over low heat while you prepare the squash.

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   Put the squash in a steaming basket and set over simmering water.

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   Cover and let steam until the squash is tender, about 10 minutes.

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    Put the squash in the prepared dish with the garlic and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Toss gently to combine.

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    Continue to cook the onions, stirring frequently, until they caramelize, about 25 minutes total.

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    Season with salt and pepper and add them to the gratin dish, mixing them with the squash.

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    Pour the warm cream over the vegetables.

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    Toss the breadcrumbs with the melted butter and sprinkle the crumbs evenly over the gratin.

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    Bake until the top is browned and bubbling, about 40 minutes.

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    Active Time: 20 Minutes

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    Total Time: 1 Hour 25 Minutes

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    Serves four to six as a side dish.

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    Contributed to the FareShare Gazette by Art; November 19, 2011 www.fareshare.net