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Butternut Squach Gratin1

Butternut Squash & Bacon Gratin

Marla Hingley
Close your eyes, and you'll swear you were eating cheesy scalloped potatoes.
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large butternut squash peeled & seeded
  • 1 Tbsp butter or margarine
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 cup GF chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese grated
  • 8-10 slices GF bacon finely diced

Instructions
 

  • Cook squash in a steamer (or boil) until soft - about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • In a skillet, cook bacon until done. Drain fat, and set aside. Melt butter and fry onions until soft. Stir in cornstarch and pepper, stirring until smooth. Add broth and continue cooking another 1-2 minutes or until sauce is thick. Remove from heat and add cheese. Stir until smooth.
  • In round casserole dish arrange half of the squash and top with half of the cheese mixture and half of the bacon. Repeat layers, then bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
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