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Parmesan-Butternut Squash Gratin

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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Mar 7, 2017
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Crispy bread crumbs add a bit of crunch to tender slices of butternut squash seasoned with garlic and Parmesan, making this a can’t-miss side that even veggie skeptics adore. It’s also easy to make ahead — perfect for holiday feasts.

Parmesan-Butternut Squash Gratin

  • Prep Time 25 min
  • Total 1 hr 15 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 8
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Ingredients

  • 1 butternut squash (2 1/2 lb)
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Progresso™ panko bread crumbs
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Make With
Progresso Breadcrumbs

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Peel, halve lengthwise and seed squash; cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Arrange with slices overlapping slightly in bottom of baking dish.
  • Step 
    2
    In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Reduce heat to low. Add garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until garlic is soft and butter is infused with garlic flavor. Do not let butter brown.
  • Step 
    3
    In small bowl, mix bread crumbs, cheese and 1 tablespoon of the butter-garlic mixture.
  • Step 
    4
    Brush squash slices with remaining butter-garlic mixture. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and bread crumb mixture.
  • Step 
    5
    Bake uncovered 30 to 40 minutes or until squash is tender when pierced with fork. Increase oven temperature to 425°F; bake 5 to 10 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Before serving, sprinkle parsley over top.

Nutrition

180 Calories
10g Total Fat
4g Protein
18g Total Carbohydrate
6g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
180
Calories from Fat
90
Total Fat
10g
15%
Saturated Fat
6g
30%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
25mg
8%
Sodium
270mg
11%
Potassium
420mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate
18g
6%
Dietary Fiber
2g
8%
Sugars
6g
Protein
4g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
320%
320%
Vitamin C
20%
20%
Calcium
15%
15%
Iron
6%
6%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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