Butternut Squash Gratin | Recipes Direct

Ingredients

• ***For the gratin:***
• 1 (2-pound) butternut squash, peeled and deseeded, sliced to 1/8-inch rounds
• 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
• 2 medium leeks, rinsed and thinly sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
• 15 sage leaves, chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus mire, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, optional
• 1/4 cup water
• 3 ounces Gruyère cheese
• 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
• ***For the crispy sage garnish:***
• 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
• 8 sage leaves