Layers of butternut squash, tart green apple and savory onion are punctuated by tiers of gooey cheese in these mini gratins that would be perfect at a dinner party.
By Dianna Muscari
Butternut Squash, Apple and Onion Gratin
- Total Time: 40 mins
Description
Layers of butternut squash, tart green apple and savory onion are punctuated by tiers of gooey cheese in these mini gratins that would be perfect at a dinner party.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 butternut squash {preferably one with a longish neck}, sliced into thin inch rounds
- 1 medium onion, peeled sliced into thin rounds
- 1 Granny smith apple, cored and sliced into thin rounds
- 4 ounces sharp white cheddar or favorite cheese {I think Gouda would work well here, too}, grated
- Salt
- Pepper
- 4 tablespoons half and half {or heavy cream}
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare mini cocottes by coating with olive oil or butter.
- Start layering slices: Place one slice butternut squash, one slice apple, and one slice onion into each mini cocotte. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Top with about a tablespoon {or two, I won’t judge} of cheese.
- Repeat the process of layering slices once more. Season with salt & pepper, and top with grated cheese again.
- Add one more slice of butternut squash. Pour 1 tablespoon of half and half or cream over top of each gratin. Give each gratin one final sprinkling of cheese.
- Spray lids to mini cocottes with non-stick cooking spray and cover each dish with its lid.
- Place mini cocottes on a small cookie sheet and bake gratins for about 35-40 minutes or until tender. {Use a knife to test and make sure it is able to slip all the way though to the bottom.
- Remove lids and bake for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese on top begins to brown.
- Cool for 15-20 minutes before serving so that the layers have a chance to set.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main
