Parmesan Butternut Squash Gratin

Ingredients

  • 1 butternut squash (2½ lb)
  • ¼ c butter
  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ c panko bread crumbs
  • ⅓ c grated parmesan
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp pepper
  • ¼ c fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 375
  2. Spray 9x13 (3 quart) dish with PAM
  3. Peel, halve lengthwise and seed squash
  4. Cut into ½" thick slices, arrange in baking dish with slices slightly overlapping
  5. In 2 quart saucepan, melt butter over med heat. Reduce to low
  6. Add garlic, cook 2-3 min until soft. Do not brown butter
  7. In small bowl, mix breadcrumbs, cheese, 1 Tbs of garlic butter mixture
  8. Brush squash slices with remaining garlic butter mixture. Sprinkle with S&P,bread crumb mixture
  9. Bake uncovered 30-40 min or until squash tender (test with fork).
  10. Increase temp to 425°. Bake 5-10 min longer or until lightly brown
  11. Sprinkle parsley over top, serve
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