Herbed Butternut Squash Gratin with Amaretti Crumble
This butternut squash side dish is full of flavor with fresh herbs, Gruyere cheese and crispy prosciutto. Perfect for the holidays!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 491kcal
Ingredients
- 1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
- 2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese
- 2 cups amaretti cookies
- 7 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 4 ounces pancetta
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place butternut squash slices neatly in a rectangular baking pan, drizzle on olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Follow by sprinkling on the thyme, sage and grated Gruyere.
- Combine the amaretti cookies, softened butter and orange zest in a food processor and pulse until a crumble forms.
- Sprinkle the crumble over the squash and then sprinkle on the pancetta.
- Place pan in oven and bake at 375 degrees for 30-40 minutes. Then increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and bake an additional 5-10 minutes longer, or until butternut squash feels tender when pierced with a fork and pancetta is slightly crispy/bubbly. Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 491kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 602mg | Potassium: 395mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 10626IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 392mg | Iron: 1mg