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Easy Gratin à Courge (squash Gratin)
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
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Servings: 6
Squash are a botanical fruit (did you know?) which are low in calories but high in nutrients! They are a rich source of iron, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, zinc, copper and manganese, and are high in fiber! Read more This recipe I picked up from a French grandmother. It makes a delicious addition to any main dish, or can be eaten as a meal just as well. The sweetness of the squash or pumpkin goes well with the nutty flavour of the cheese. For a more interesting variation, try adding onions, mushrooms, and bits of ham (all cooked together in a buttered frying pan before added with the squash).
Ingredients:
a fair sized squash or pumpkin (the size depends on how many servings)
2 eggs
2 tablespoons heavy cream
100 g gruyère, or grated cheese (will taste good with mozzarella or swiss if no gruyère)
salt, pepper, and nutmeg
Directions:
1. Prepare the squash, peeling it and/or cutting it open and scooping out the seeds
2. Cut into square, bite-sized chunks
3. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, then reduce heat to sim and add the squash. Cover and cook until tender (about 5-10 mins.)
4. Drain the squash in a colander and set aside
5. Mix together eggs, cream, about 1/3 of the cheese, a pinch of salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste, then stir into the cooked squash
6. Mix together well
7. Pour mixture into a casserole dish and spread the remaining cheese evenly on top
8. Bake at 200°C for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is well melted and golden brown
9. Serve hot
By RecipeOfHealth.com