Butternut Squash & Leek Gratin with Gruyère & Sage

Name: Butternut Squash & Leek Gratin with Gruyu00e8re & Sage
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, cut into 1u201d chunks; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 medium leeks, thinly sliced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 15 sage leaves, chopped (8 more for crispy sage leaf garnish); 1 cup heavy cream (or sub coconut milk); salt and pepper, to taste; u00bd teaspoon nutmeg; u00bd teaspoon onion powder; u00bc cup water; 3 ounces Gruyu00e8re cheese (or sub parmesan or vegan parmesan)

By Leslie Blythe Casserole, Cheese, Squash, Vegetarian Baking, Sautéing

November 26, 2024

Butternut Squash & Leek Gratin with Gruyère & Sage is a delectable and satisfying dish, ideal for the autumn and winter seasons. It’s a comforting fusion of butternut squash, leeks, and Gruyère cheese, baked to golden perfection and finished with crispy sage.

Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 55 mins
Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, cut into 1” chunks

2 tablespoons butter

2 medium leeks, thinly sliced

4 garlic cloves, minced

15 sage leaves, chopped (8 more for crispy sage leaf garnish)

1 cup heavy cream (or sub coconut milk)

salt and pepper, to taste

½ teaspoon nutmeg

½ teaspoon onion powder

¼ cup water

3 ounces Gruyère cheese (or sub parmesan or vegan parmesan)

Directions

1Preheat oven to 375° F.

2Sauté the leeks, for 8-10 minutes, then add the garlic, sage and a pinch of salt, cook 2-3 more minutes. Turn heat off.

3Whisk the cream with the salt, pepper, nutmeg, onion and cayenne powder in a big bowl. Then add the leek mixture, squash and cheese (Reserving some of the cheese for the top).

4Grease a large 9 x 13-inch baking dish.

5Add ¼ cup water to the bottom of the baking dish, top with the squash and the remaining cheese.

6Cover, using parchment first as a barrier, under the foil if the foil touches the top of the gratin.

7Bake 45 minutes covered. Uncover, and then bake at 400° F uncovered, 15 minutes until beautifully golden.

Crispy Sage Leaf Garnish

1Heat 1-2 tablespoons oil or butter in a pan over medium heat, add 8 whole sage leaves, sauté each side 30 seconds or so until crisp and place on a paper towel to cool for a couple of minutes. Arrange over the gratin.

Note

1This can be made ahead, assembled, refrigerate and baked on the day of serving. Make sure to let this come to room temp before baking or reheating for most even cooking.

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