Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

🥞🍂3 RECETTES D'AUTOMNE | Spéciales courges (pancakes, gratin et soupe) 🎃

Login to Save
🌍Authentic French recipe from a France-based creator — ingredients and steps translated below
77K views👍 3.6K
I
Isadora et Marisa

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Winter Squash Gratin

Cultural Context

Originating from the heart of French cuisine, Winter Squash Gratin showcases the versatility of seasonal vegetables. Traditionally served during colder months, this dish embodies comfort and warmth, often gracing holiday tables. Its creamy texture and cheesy topping have made it a favorite in many households, with variations appearing globally as cooks adapt it to local tastes and available ingredients.

FrenchFRside
50 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
winter squash
heavy cream
gruyère cheese
butter
garlic
onion
thyme
nutmeg
salt
black pepper
breadcrumbs
parmesan cheese
olive oil

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

gruyère cheese

🥗Healthier: emmental cheese

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Emmental is similar in flavor and often more affordable.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: pecorino cheese

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor without dairy.

1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

2

Slice the winter squash in half and remove the seeds.

3

Peel and slice the squash into thin pieces.

4

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and sauté chopped onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.

5

Add minced garlic and thyme to the skillet, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

6

Layer half of the squash slices in a greased baking dish.

7

Pour half of the heavy cream over the squash and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

8

Add half of the sautéed onion mixture on top of the squash.

9

Sprinkle half of the gruyère cheese over the layer.

10

Repeat the layering process with the remaining squash, cream, onion mixture, and cheese.

11

Top with breadcrumbs and additional parmesan cheese for a crispy finish.

12

Drizzle olive oil over the top for added flavor.

13

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes until the top is golden and the squash is tender.

14

Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéinglayeringbaking

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Gratin de Courge
Local Name: Gratin de courge d'hiver

More Winter Squash Gratin Videos

(5 videos)

Similar French Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Recipes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)