Description
A delicious and comforting gratin made with butternut squash and spinach, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated cheese (such as Gruyère or cheddar)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, sauté garlic in a little olive oil until fragrant.
- Add the diced butternut squash and cook until slightly tender.
- Stir in the chopped spinach and cook until wilted.
- In a mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Layer the butternut squash and spinach mixture in a baking dish.
- Pour the cream mixture over the vegetables.
- Top with grated cheese and breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with a mixture of milk and Greek yogurt.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or leeks for extra flavor.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Butternut Squash, Spinach, Gratin, Comfort Food, Vegetarian Dish