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Squash and Cranberry Gratin

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  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 1 hr 15 min
  • Servings 8
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A creamy, butternut squash casserole is dotted with pretty specks of sweet-tart cranberries and covered with a crunchy topping.
By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Jan 18, 2010
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Ingredients

  • 4 pounds butternut or buttercup squash (2 medium)
  • 1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup whipping (heavy) cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened
  • 2 slices sandwich bread
  • 1/2 cup finely shredded Swiss cheese (2 ounces)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps

  • 1
    Cut squash into halves or fourths; remove seeds and fibers. Place cut sides down in microwavable dish. Cover with plastic wrap, folding back one edge or corner 1/4 inch to vent steam. Microwave on High 13 to 15 minutes or until tender when pierced with fork. Let stand 5 minutes. Scoop flesh from shells and mash with fork.
  • 2
    Heat oven to 350°. Butter 1 1/2-quart shallow au gratin dish or casserole. Mix squash, cranberries, brown sugar, whipping cream and salt in medium bowl. Spoon into au gratin dish.
  • 3
    Spread butter on bread. Tear buttered bread into pieces. Place bread, cheese and nutmeg in food processor. Cover and process until fine crumbs form. Sprinkle over squash mixture.
  • 4
    Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated and crumb topping is brown and crisp.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    If you want to use leftover mashed cooked squash or purchased frozen (thawed) cooked squash, you'll need 4 cups.
  • tip 2
    To bake the squash instead of microwaving it, place the cut and seeded squash pieces cut sides down in a glass baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 50 to 60 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.
  • tip 3
    Buttering the bread and processing it in a food processor is a quick way to make buttered bread crumbs. If a food processor is not available, tear the bread into small pieces and drizzle with melted butter.

Nutrition

210 Calories, 8g Total Fat, 5g Protein, 30g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
210
Calories from Fat
70
Total Fat
8g
Saturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
25mg
Sodium
220mg
Total Carbohydrate
30g
Dietary Fiber
3g
Protein
5g
% Daily Value*:
Iron
8%
8%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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