Butternut Squash and Fennel Gratin
This delicious and elegant butternut squash & fennel gratin goes great with roasted meats, especially a ham. Can be prepared in advance and reheated too!
Servings Prep Time
101/2 cup servings 10min
Cook Time Passive Time
60min 10min
Servings Prep Time
101/2 cup servings 10min
Cook Time Passive Time
60min 10min
Ingredients
  • 4cups butternut squashpeeled and sliced approximately 1/4 inch thick
  • 3cups fennel bulbsliced
  • 1tsp butterto grease dish
  • 3/4cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/4cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4cup salted butter
  • 2oz cheese of your choice
  • 1pinch salt and pepperto taste
Instructions
  1. Grease a 9 x 9 casserole dish or equivalent with 1 tsp butter. Layer the squash first and then the fennel, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper between each layer.
  2. Combine the almond milk, heavy whipping cream, butter and cheese in a microwave safe dish and cook on high for 2 minutes or until mostly melted. (or melt in a saucepan)
  3. Pour the cream mixture evenly over the vegetables.
  4. Cover loosely with foil and bake in a 350 degree (F) oven for 60 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Uncover and bake for another 15 minutes or until slightly browned on the top.
  5. Let set for 10 minutes before serving.