Pumpkin Seed Squash Gratin Recipe

  American Vegetable

Ingredients:
Roasted Squash:
5 to 6 pounds winter squash, cut into 3-inch pieces
3 onions, cut into wedges
2 poblano chiles, seeded and coarsely chopped
salt and pepper, to taste
2 Tbsp. olive oil

Gratin:
6 slices (1 oz. each) Wisconsin Provolone, cut in half
1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. pumpkin seed nuts

Directions:
Roasted Squash: Preheat oven to 375°F. In large roasting pan place squash, onions, chiles, salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil. Cover; roast for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until tender. Scoop squash pulp from skin.

Gratin: Combine 3 cups roasted squash with roasted onions and chiles in 2 quart gratin dish. Layer with cheese. In skillet, sauté bread crumbs in olive oil, stirring occasionally, until browned. Sprinkle over cheese slices; top with pumpkin seed nuts. Bake at 375° F for 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through.


Makes 8 Servings

Pumpkin Seed Squash Gratin
 

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