Baked Butternut Squash and Parmesan Cheese Gratin

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 0

Baked Butternut Squash and Parmesan Cheese Gratin - A Deliciously Comforting Side Dish

by The Chefin Side

Prep

20 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

351

Sugar

Fat

28g

Baked Butternut Squash and Parmesan Cheese Gratin is a rich and comforting side dish that's perfect for fall and winter dinners. The butternut squash is hearty and sweet, while the Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs create a crispy, golden crust on top. Chopped nuts add a delightful crunch and earthy flavor to the dish. This recipe is easy to make and can be served with a variety of main dishes, such as roasted chicken or pork chops. It's also a great vegetarian or gluten-free option that everyone will love.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2.	Grease a large baking dish, and arrange the butternut squash in an even layer.
3.	In a small bowl, mix together the grated Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts), and thyme.
4.	Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the butternut squash.
5.	Cube the butter into small pieces and distribute it evenly over the top.
6.	Season with salt and black pepper.
7.	Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the butternut squash is tender and the cheese and breadcrumbs are golden brown.
8.	Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

PROS

This dish is simple to make, comforting, and delicious.

It’s a great side dish to serve with grilled meats or roasted chicken.

Butternut squash is low in calories and high in fiber and vitamins A and C.

Parmesan cheese and walnuts add heart-healthy monounsaturated fats to the dish.

CONS

This dish can be heavy on the calories due to the cheese and butter.

If you are lactose intolerant, you may want to skip this dish.

If you have a nut allergy, you can omit the nuts and the dish will still be delicious.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Butternut squash is low in calories and high in fiber, making it a great choice for weight management and digestive health.
It’s also packed with vitamins A and C, which are important for healthy skin, vision, and immune function.
Pecans and walnuts are rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats.
Parmesan cheese is a good source of protein and calcium. It also contains vitamin B12, which is important for red blood cell formation.

	1 butternut squash , peeled and seeded
	4 ounces parmesan cheese , grated
	2 ounces fresh breadcrumbs
	2 ounces pecans or 2 ounces walnuts , roughly chopped
	2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves , finely chopped
	2 ounces butter
	salt
	black pepper