Butternut Squash au gratin

Butternut Squash au gratin

Serves 2

2 1/2 cups of sliced butternut squash
1/2 cup plus one tablespoon heavy whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
2 slices Swiss cheese
1 slice smoked provolone cheese
Salt and pepper

You need a 5-inch, round, deep baking dish for this recipe. If you don't have one, double the recipe and use a regular gratin dish. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cut butternut squash in half, scrape out seeds. Peel about half of the butternut squash.

Cut squash into 1/4-inch slices. Butter baking dish. Place one layer of squash in the bottom of the pan and season with salt and fresh cracked pepper. Top with a slice of Swiss cheese. Layer another layer of squash, adding a little salt and pepper to that layer. Top with a slice of smoked provolone.

Add the final layer of squash. Add salt and pepper again and top with a slice of Swiss cheese.
In a pan, heat heavy cream and thyme for 2 minutes. Pour over squash. Bake, covered with aluminum foil, for 35-40 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10 more minutes. Allow to set for 5 minutes before serving.

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