Gratin de Potimarron
A cozy and creamy butternut squash gratin perfect for fall gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 kg Potimarron
- 200 ml Crème Fraîche
- 100 g Grated Cheese (Gruyère or Emmental)
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 1 Onion
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Nutmeg (freshly grated)
- Herbes de Provence (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Prepare the potimarron by slicing it in half, scooping out seeds, and cutting it into thin half-moons.
- Sauté the olive oil over medium heat, then add diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Layer potimarron slices in a baking dish, adding sautéed onions and garlic, with salt, pepper, and nutmeg between layers.
- Add crème fraîche over the top.
- Top with grated cheese.
- Bake covered with foil for 35 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden.
Notes
Great served family-style, may be paired with a green salad for balance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: gratin, potimarron, fall recipe, butternut squash, vegetarian dish