Recipe Summary:
- 12 Servings
Ingredients:
- 1 whole butternut squash, about 1# each
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cups halved and sliced onions
- 3 cups peeled, cored, sliced apples
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted chicken broth
- 3/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 3/4 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 pound sliced bacon, crisp cooked, drained, and crumbled
Directions:
Peel squash and cut in half lengthwise. Remove center seeds and strings, and then slice thinly. Heat butter in a skillet, over a medium flame. Add onions and sauté for 10 minutes. Combine apples and flour-toss to coat well. Place half of the squash into a buttered 9x13x2-inch baking dish or hotel pan. Arrange half the apples in a layer on top of the squash place the remaining squash on top of the apples. Cover with the remaining apples. Top with the sautéed onions. Pour stock over all. Bake @ 350 degrees for 45 minutes, until squash is tender combine breadcrumbs, cheese, and bacon-mix well. Spread mixture over the gratin. Bake @ 350 degrees for 15-25 minutes, until lightly browned remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before serving. Serve hot.
