Description
Delicata Squash au Gratin is a decadent, delicious holiday side dish that is perfect for Easter, Thanksgiving, or Christmas!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 medium delicata squash, halved and cut into 1/2 inch slices
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, more if needed
- 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup sweet yellow onion, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (sub 1-to-1 gluten-free flour)
- 3/4 cup Nutpods original unsweetened creamer OR heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1 cup gruyere cheese, freshly grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Prepare delicata squash by remove the ends, slicing in half lengthwise and then cutting into 1/2 inch thick half moons. Place in a bowl and toss with olive oil. Season with kosher salt and ground black pepper. Place in rows in an 8×12 baking dish. Place in oven, middle rack, for 15-20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a cast iron skillet to medium-high heat. Add butter and let melt; swirl to coat the pan. Add onion and garlic. Move around until garlic becomes fragrant and onion starts to soften, approx. 1-2 minutes.
- Add flour and whisk to combine with butter to create a paste (aka a roux). Continue whisking while adding the creamer and then broth, approx. 1/4 cup at a time. Continue whisking and letting it simmer until consistency is thick and creamy. If it feels too thick, add another splash or two of broth and stir.
- Remove from heat and add parmesan and 1/2 cup of the Gruyere cheese. Stir until cheese has melted. Taste and add any salt or pepper, as desired.
- Pour creamy sauce over roasted delicata squash (after it’s done baking) and then sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup of Gruyere. Return casserole dish to the oven, middle rack and uncovered, for 8-10 minutes. Then move to the broiler for 1-3 minutes (I would recommend leaving the door open so you can watch carefully) or until sauce is bubbly and starting to turn golden brown.
- Remove and let cool 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- *Creamer: I love using Nutpods (ensure it is unsweetened and unflavored) – you can’t tell the difference and it just lightens up this otherwise heavier (but delicious) holiday side dish! Use what works best for you, but I highly recommend you try it!
- Storage: store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6oz
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 1.9 g
- Sodium: 447.4 mg
- Fat: 10.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 7.3 g
- Protein: 6.5 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg