Delicata Squash au Gratin Recipe
Our Delicata Squash au Gratin is a decadent, delicious holiday side dish that is perfect for Easter, Thanksgiving, or Christmas!
Ingredients
- 2-3 medium delicata squash
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil more if needed
- 1 teaspoons kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup sweet yellow onion minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 2 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour sub 1-to-1 gluten-free flour
- ¾ cup Nutpods original unsweetened creamer OR heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 1 cup gruyere cheese freshly grated
Instructions
- Oven: Preheat oven to 425℉.
- Prep Squash: Prepare 2-3 medium delicata squash by remove the ends, slicing in half lengthwise and then cutting into ½ inch thick half moons. Place in a bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil. Season with 1 teaspoons kosher salt and ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper. Place in rows in an 8x12 baking dish. Place in oven, middle rack, for 15-20 minutes.
- Make Sauce: While the squash roasts, bring a cast iron skillet to medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons butter and let melt; swirl to coat the pan. Add onion and 1 teaspoon garlic. Move around until garlic becomes fragrant and onion starts to soften, approx. 1-2 minutes. Add 2 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour and whisk to combine with butter to create a paste (aka a roux). Continue whisking while adding ¾ cup Nutpods original unsweetened creamer and then ½ cup chicken 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.
- Add Cheese: Remove from heat and add 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese and 1/2 cup of the Gruyere cheese. Stir until cheese has melted. Taste and add any salt or pepper, as desired.
- Bake: Pour creamy sauce over the 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 turn on the oven 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.
- Cool + Serve: Remove and let cool 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- *How to Cut Delicata Squash: if you don't have a lot of experience with this squash, check out our step-by-step tutorial on how to cut delicata squash!
- Creamer: we love using Nutpods (ensure it is unsweetened and unflavored) - you can't tell the difference and it just lightens up this 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
Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 525mg | Potassium: 469mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1806IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 219mg | Iron: 1mg
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