Butternut Squash Gratin

About This Recipe

Gratin's are usually loaded with butter and cream, this lightened version is healthier and flavorful, you won't miss all the cream! A perfect side dish for Turkey or Roasted Chicken.

Ingredients

• 2 pound 1 medium butternut squash, peeled
• ½ cup 2% reduced fat milk
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 small shallot (minced)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1/3 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
• ¾ teaspoons kosher salt (divided)
• Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• Cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ½ cup whole wheat or gluten-free panko

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Slice butternut squash into 1/4-inch thick slices. You can do this with a knife, I did this with my spiralizer which is much easier, click here for directions.
3. In a large bowl, combine the milk, garlic, shallot, thyme, ½ of the parmesan, ½ teaspoon salt and pepper.  Add the squash and toss to coat. Spray a medium oven-safe casserole dish with cooking spray.  Transfer squash mixture to casserole dish and set aside.
4. In a medium microwave safe bowl, melt butter.  Add breadcrumbs, remaining parmesan, ¼ teaspoon salt, and pepper.  Evenly spread breadcrumb mixture over squash, cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.  Uncover and broil 2-3 minutes to brown top (watch carefully because it browns quickly!)