When it comes to hearty winter comfort food, few dishes are as satisfying as a Provençal winter squash gratin. This classic French dish combines the natural sweetness of butternut squash or kabocha squash with rich, creamy cheese and a crispy breadcrumb topping. Whether you're looking for a vegetarian main course or a delectable side dish, this simple yet elegant gratin is sure to impress your family and friends.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
WINTER SQUASH GRATIN
This gratin uses the same template I use for many of my vegetable gratins. It's an easy vegetarian main dish to make, resembling a quiche but without the crust.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Time 1h30m
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Cover a baking sheet with foil and brush lightly with olive oil. Cut the squash in half, scoop out the seeds and stringy membranes, brush the cut sides with olive oil and lay cut side down on the foil-covered baking sheet. Bake 40 minutes, or until soft enough to pierce easily with a knife. Remove from the heat and allow to cool, then peel and either mash with a fork, puree in a food processor fitted with the steel blade, or finely dice. You should have about 2 cups of pureed or finely diced squash.
- Turn the oven down to 375ºF and oil a 2-quart gratin or baking dish with olive oil. Heat the remaining oil over medium heat in a medium heavy skillet and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute. Stir in the parsley and sage, and squash, and remove from the heat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Beat the eggs in a large bowl and whisk in the milk. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Stir in the squash mixture and the Gruyère. Taste and adjust seasonings. Scrape into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the Parmesan over the top.
- Bake 30 to 40 minutes, until lightly browned on the top and sizzling. Serve hot, warm, or room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 194, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 458 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
PROVENCAL SUMMER SQUASH AND POTATO GRATIN
This dish is based on a traditional Provencal dish called a tian, the perfect baked dish for showcasing summer vegetables. Try swapping rosemary for thyme or oregano, or adding thinly sliced summer eggplant to the mix.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 side dish servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly mist a shallow 2-quart baking or gratin dish with cooking spray.
- Thinly slice the squash, zucchini, potato, and onion 1/4-inch thick with a mandolin or by hand. Shingle the vegetables in the prepared baking dish in one layer. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with the rosemary leaves and drizzle with olive oil. Cover with foil and bake until the potatoes are tender, 30 to 35 minutes.
- Remove the foil; sprinkle with the cheese. Bake until the cheese is browned and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 45 minutes more. Let stand at least 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
SQUASH GRATIN
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and thyme and cook, stirring, until the onion softens, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine the butternut and kabocha squash in a large microwave-safe bowl with 1 cup water. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave until the squash is just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and add the squash to the skillet along with the garlic, mace, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring, about 3 minutes. Add the broth and cook until it is mostly absorbed, about 5 more minutes. Stir in the heavy cream and cook until slightly thickened, 2 minutes.
- Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in the microwave and toss with the breadcrumbs, parmesan and parsley; season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle over the squash, then top with the gruyere. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until golden, about 30 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
- How to break down butternut squash:
- Cut about 1 inch off the bottom end with a chef's knife. Scoop out the seeds.
- Hold the squash against your body and remove the skin with a vegetable peeler; chop.
- How to break down kabocha squash:
- Quarter the squash with a chef's knife, then scoop out the seeds.
- Put each quarter flat-side down and cut off the skin with a paring knife; chop the squash.
BAKED SQUASH GRATIN
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Lightly butter an 8-inch baking dish and set aside. Fill a large pot with enough water to come 2 inches up the sides of the pot. Set a steamer rack in the pot, cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the squash and steam over medium heat until the squash is very tender, about 20 minutes. Transfer the squash to a food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. Season the squash to taste with salt and pepper.
- Spoon half of the squash evenly over the prepared baking dish. Dollop half of the pesto all over the squash in the dish. Sprinkle half of the cheese over the squash. Repeat layering with the remaining squash, pesto, and cheese. Using a skewer, swirl the pesto decoratively into the squash. Dot the top with butter and bake until the gratin is heated through and golden brown around the edges, about 40 minutes.
PROVENCAL VEGETABLE GRATIN
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 1h25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a 7 by 11-inch baking dish with olive oil.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium low heat. Add onions, garlic and 1 teaspoon of the salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, until completely softened and cooked but not browned. Stir in the basil and thyme. Spread on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Toss the sliced vegetables with the remaining olive oil and salt, and pepper. With the long side of the baking dish facing you, alternate the sliced vegetables in compact upright rows on top of the onion mixture.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake until the vegetables are softened, about 30 to 35 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with the Parmesan. Continue baking until cheese begins to brown, about 20 minutes or so. Serve hot or at room temperature.
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SPAGHETTI SQUASH AU GRATIN
This recipe is quick to prepare and a great alternative for a lower-carbohydrate, lower-calorie option in place of a potato side dish. My husband is a meat-and-potatoes kind of guy and even he loved this recipe.
Provided by sandybaby999
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place spaghetti squash in a covered dish and add 1/4 inch of water. Microwave for 10 to 12 minutes. Scrape insides of squash with a fork and transfer to a small bowl.
- Heat margarine in a medium skillet over medium heat while spaghetti squash is cooking and cook onion, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until the onion is browned, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Mix spaghetti squash, onion mixture, sour cream, and 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese together. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and top with remaining Cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Turn on broiler for the last 2 to 3 minutes and broil until gratin is golden brown on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 9.6 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 264.5 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
PROVENçAL TOMATO AND SQUASH GRATIN
Some of the tomatoes in this gratin are cooked down to a savory sauce, while the rest are sliced and used to decorate the top.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories side dish
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Peel and seed half the tomatoes, and chop fine. Slice the rest and set aside. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Oil a 2-quart gratin or baking dish.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large, heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until it is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, stir together for about 30 seconds, until it begins to smell fragrant, and stir in the squash. Cook, stirring often, until the squash is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes and the thyme, season with salt and pepper, raise the heat slightly and cook, stirring often, until the tomatoes have cooked down and smell fragrant, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the rice or other grains and remove from the heat.
- Beat the eggs in a large bowl. Stir in the cooked vegetables, salt and pepper to taste, and the cheese and combine well. Scrape into the gratin dish.
- Slice the remaining tomatoes and cover the top of the gratin in one layer. Drizzle on the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Bake 45 minutes, or until the top is browned and the gratin is sizzling. Remove from the heat and allow to sit for at least 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle the basil over the top. Serve hot, warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 192, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 608 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
WINTER SQUASH GRATIN
We are trying to eat healthier at our house this year. This recipe comes from the Sonoma Diet Cookbook and uses olive oil, fresh herbs and whole wheat bread crumbs.
Provided by mary winecoff
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Lightly coat a 2 quart square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onions and garlic; cook about 6 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in sage, thyme, kosher salt, and pepper.
- Place half of the squash slices in the prepared dish.
- Sprinkle with the onion mixture and half of the bread crumbs.
- Top with remaining squash slices.
- Cover with foil.
- Bake about 45 minutes or until squash is nearly tender.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the remaining bread crumbs, the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, and the parsley.
- Mix well and set aside.
- Remove foil from baking dish; sprinkle squash with mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese and bread crumb mixture.
- Bake, uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes or until crumbs are golden brown and squash is tender.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.4, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 16.4, Sodium 464.5, Carbohydrate 38.4, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 6.8, Protein 12.2
WINTER SQUASH AND POTATO GRATIN
This savory casserole is an almost classic gratin dauphinois (potatoes au gratin), with squash standing in for half of the potatoes and low-fat milk substituting for cream. It is a very comforting dish that can be baked ahead and reheated.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories casseroles
Time 2h
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Rub the inside of a 2-quart gratin dish or baking dish with the cut side of the garlic, and lightly oil with olive oil or butter. Slice any garlic that remains and toss with the potatoes, squash, thyme, rosemary, half the cheese and a generous amount of salt and pepper. Arrange in an even layer in the gratin dish.
- Pour the milk over the potatoes and squash, and press the vegetables down into the milk. Place in the oven, and bake one hour. Every 20 minutes, remove the gratin dish and press the potatoes and squash down into the liquid with the back of a large spoon. After one hour, sprinkle on the remaining cheese and bake for another 30 minutes, until the top is golden and the sides crusty. Remove from the oven, and allow to sit for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. Serve hot or warm.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 242, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 725 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams
Tips:
- Choose the right squash: For this recipe, butternut squash is recommended, but you can also use kabocha, acorn, or delicata squash. Look for ones that are firm and free of blemishes.
- Roast the squash before grating: Roasting the squash brings out its natural sweetness and intensifies its flavor.
- Use a sharp grater: A sharp grater will make it easier to grate the squash and will result in a more even texture.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When sautéing the onion and garlic, make sure to not overcrowd the pan. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from steaming.
- Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet: A well-seasoned cast iron skillet will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the gratin from sticking.
- Bake the gratin until golden brown: Bake the gratin until the top is golden brown and bubbly. This will ensure that it is cooked through and has a crispy crust.
Conclusion:
This Provencal Winter Squash Gratin is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. It is packed with flavor and is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try!
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