Baked Squash Gratin
Serves: 6
Carole Volkman
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
53
Spice
53
Sweetness
42
Sourness
41
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Prep time (avg)
3.5
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
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Watch how to make this recipe
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
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Lightly butter an 8-inch baking dish and set aside
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Fill a large pot with enough water to come 2 inches up the sides of the pot
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Set a steamer rack in the pot, cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat
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Add the squash and steam over medium heat until the squash is very tender, about 20 minutes
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Transfer the squash to a food processor and blend until smooth and creamy
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Season the squash to taste with salt and pepper
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Spoon half of the squash evenly over the prepared baking dish
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Dollop half of the pesto all over the squash in the dish
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Sprinkle half of the cheese over the squash
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Repeat layering with the remaining squash, pesto, and cheese
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Using a skewer, swirl the pesto decoratively into the squash
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Dot the top with butter and bake until the gratin is heated through and golden brown around the edges, about 40 minutes