Fall Squash Gratin Recipe
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Fall and winter bring with them comfort foods like soups and stews. In early fall, I was aching for some squash and comfort foods but it just wasn’t quite cool enough to break out my soup pot and start a pot of chowder or chili. So, instead, I made tried this fall squash gratin recipe that satisfied my cravings for squash but wasn’t as hearty as a soup or stew would have been in the still warm temperatures. This recipe turned out so delicious that it may become one of top things for early fall meals.
Technically, the squash used in this are considered winter squash. But, they are readily available pretty much anywhere starting in early fall so we’ll go with the fall squash name for this recipe.
What You’ll Need:
1 butternut squash
1 acorn squash
1 tsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup dry white wine
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 cup whole milk
1 1/2 cups grated Gruyere cheese, divided
8 small baguette Slices
2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Salt
Pepper
Let’s Make It:
1. Slice your squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Season with salt and pepper. Place face up on foil lined baking pans and bake, loosely covered with foil, for about 1 hours. You will want the squash fork tender but not easily mushed.
2. While the squash cooks, heat oil over medium heat and add chopped onion. Cook for approximately 5 minutes. Add wine and bring to a boil. Boil wine and onion mixture for 3 minutes.
3. Stir chicken broth, milk and 1/2 tsp salt and pepper into wine mixture. Stir well to combine. Add 1 cup Gruyere cheese, stirring until melted and combined.
4. When squash is done, scoop out large chunks of squash. Spoon half of the squash chunks into 8 cup casserole dish. Ladle half of the onion mixture on top and cover with 4 slices of baguette. Repeat with remaining squash, onion mixture and baguette slices. Top with grated Parmesan and remaining 1/2 cup Gruyere cheese.
5. Bake gratin at 375 degrees for 30 minutes and serve hot.
Have you been doing a lot of fall cooking since the calendar changed to October? What are your favorite fall flavors?
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Yum! I love squash… and never thought to make it into a gratin!
I love squash too so I am always looking for new ways to cook with it.
Yum! I love fall squash, but I’ve never tried to make it this way. I look forward to taste-testing it with my family!
I love squash too. I was definitely looking for new ways to use it when this was dreamed up.
I don’t think I have ever tasted squash but I am open to trying new things.
that looks amazing. and has crunchy stuff on it so my kids would love it
My fall favorites are pretty much anything that is oven baked. Your dish looks great!
Oooh, I love how you do the bread on top… so cool. Thanks for the recipe.
Yum! I love squash and every other ingredient in this recipe. Can’t wait to try it.
This looks amazing I can’t wait to try this with my boys! Perfect for the fall weather
I love squash. It’s just coming into our stores and I can hardly wait for the temperatures to cool so I’ll want to make this.
Oh my, that looks CRAZY delicious!!! What a unique and tasty looking recipe, definitely must try this!
Mmm I love squash and this looks and sounds delicious too!
This looks delicious and love the colours. Looks like a perfect fall food. Thanks for sharing a recipe!
This looks fantastic!! I may try it for something different for Thanksgiving!!
I recently picked up some winter squash from our CSA. I have not been sure what to do with it. This gratin would be something my family loves. I mean, everything goes great with cheese right?
I love squash and cheese. Yum!
I’m always looking for new squash recipes, thanks!
that looks like a delicious meal. I wish someone would cook for me!
Haha…I wish someone would come do some cooking for me too 🙂
Pinned this one! I never know what to do with acorn squash! Looks yummy. Can’t wait to try it!
Thanks! I absolutely love acorn squash this time of year. You can use it in soup too…yummy!
This looks delicious. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
Thanks so much for coming by!
That looks so delicious that I had to pin it!!!! I’ve never really done a lot with squash even though I really love it. Clearly I’ve been missing out.
Thanks so much for the pin! I love cooking with squash this time of year…it is so versatile.
How yummy… I will have to try this out 🙂 Thanks
Thanks! It is a pretty simple recipe but is great for fall.
This looks just amazing! Thanks for the recipe friend xo