Aunt Agatha's Winter Squash And Chestnut Gratin

Name: Aunt Agatha's Winter Squash and Chestnut Gratin (Standard)
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Holiday
Ingredients: 2 lbs Butternut Squash-peeled, seeded, and cubed; 1 cup Chestnuts-cooked and coarsely chopped; 4 tbsp Butter; 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour; 3 cups Milk; 1/2 tsp Nutmeg-ground; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black Pepper; 1 cup Cheddar Cheese-shredded; 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs-plain; 2 tbsp Butter-melted

⏱1h 15m

👥6

🔥350 cal

Easy

🍽️Holiday

A comforting and classic gratin featuring sweet winter squash, earthy chestnuts, and a creamy cheese sauce.

2 lbs Butternut Squash-peeled, seeded, and cubed

1 cup Chestnuts-cooked and coarsely chopped

4 tbsp Butter

1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour

3 cups Milk

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⏱1h 15m

👥6

🔥350 cal

Easy

🍽️Holiday

A comforting and classic gratin featuring sweet winter squash, earthy chestnuts, and a creamy cheese sauce.

#winter #comfort food #vegetarian #side dish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Steam or boil Squash until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain well.
In a medium saucepan, melt Butter over medium heat. Whisk in Flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, creating a roux.
Gradually whisk in Milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until thickened.
Stir in Nutmeg, Salt, and Pepper. Remove from heat and stir in Cheddar Cheese until melted and smooth. This is your Cheese Sauce.
In the prepared baking dish, layer Squash and Chestnuts. Pour Cheese Sauce over the top, ensuring everything is well coated.
In a small bowl, combine Breadcrumbs and melted Butter. Sprinkle evenly over the gratin.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly. Let cool slightly before serving.

Ingredients

2 lbs 900 g Butternut Squash-peeled, seeded, and cubed
1 cup 120 g Chestnuts-cooked and coarsely chopped
4 tbsp 60 mL Butter
1/4 cup 30 g All-Purpose Flour
3 cups 720 mL Milk
1/2 tsp 2.5 mL Nutmeg-ground
1/2 tsp 2.5 mL Salt
1/4 tsp 1.25 mL Black Pepper
1 cup 100 g Cheddar Cheese-shredded
1/2 cup 60 g Breadcrumbs-plain
2 tbsp 30 mL Butter-melted

Equipment

9x13 inch baking dish
Large saucepan
Medium saucepan
Steamer or pot for boiling
Whisk

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Steam or boil Squash until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain well.
In a medium saucepan, melt Butter over medium heat. Whisk in Flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, creating a roux.
Gradually whisk in Milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until thickened.
Stir in Nutmeg, Salt, and Pepper. Remove from heat and stir in Cheddar Cheese until melted and smooth. This is your Cheese Sauce.
In the prepared baking dish, layer Squash and Chestnuts. Pour Cheese Sauce over the top, ensuring everything is well coated.
In a small bowl, combine Breadcrumbs and melted Butter. Sprinkle evenly over the gratin.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition per serving

Calories 350

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