Butternut Squash Gratin with Poblanos and Cream
serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb butternut squash, 1/2" cubes
- 1 poblano pepper, thin slice
- 2 t thyme, coarse chop
- 1 ea onion, thin slice
- 3 cl garlic, thin slice
- 1 t oregano, coarse chop
- 1/2 C heavy cream
- 3/4 C sour cream
- 8 oz Monterey Jack cheese, grated
- 8 oz goat cheese
Instructions
- Toss the butternut squash with oil, salt, pepper, and 1 t thyme, then roast at 425 until tender but not soft.
- Sauté the onion, poblano, garlic, oregano and 1 t of thyme until tender, but not soft. Add the cream and simmer until thickened. Add the sour cream and season to taste.
- Layer a greased casserole with 1/2 the onion mixture, then 1/2 the squash, then 1/2 of each cheese. Repeat.
- Bake at 425 until golden and bubbly, then remove and let rest 5 minutes.
- Plate and serve.
Source: Food and Wine, Nov 2010