Butternut Squash, Apple, Onion Au Gratin

Great fall dish! Our family uses it as a Thanksgiving side. Can be made vegetarian by leaving out bacon and substituting vegetable stock for chicken stock.

• Preparation Time: 40 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 169 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 4 apples - peeled, cored and sliced
• cooking spray
• 3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 pinch cinnamon
• 1 butternut squash - peeled, seeded and sliced
• 0.5 sweet onion, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup flour

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350. Spray 9- x 11-inch glass baking pan with cooking spray.

Step 3

Place flour, salt, and cinnamon into a large plastic bag. Add squash, apples, and onions; shake until lightly dusted.

Step 4

In glass dish, layer 1/2 of squash, apples, and sweet onion. Pour 1/2 cup chicken stock over the top, then sprinkle 1/2 of cheese. Layer with remaining squash, apple, and onions. Pour remaining chicken stock over the top, and cover with foil.

Step 5

Take out and sprinkle with bacon crumbles and remaining cheese. Return, uncovered, to oven; bake for another 5 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.