Butternut Squash au Gratin

By nancyjcanzi

Ingredients

• 1 butternut squash (2 lb./ 900 g)
• 1 Tbsp. butter
• 1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced
• 2 Tbsp. flour
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 cup 25%-less-sodium chicken broth
• 1-1/2 cups Kraft Old Cheddar Shredded Cheese, divided
• 1/3 cup Oscar Mayer Real Bacon Recipe Pieces

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 79mins
Adapted from kraftcanada.com

Preparation

Step 1

HEAT oven to 350ºF.

PEEL squash. Cut lengthwise in half; discard seeds. Cut each half crosswise into thin slices; place in large saucepan. Add enough water to cover squash. Bring to boil on high heat; simmer on medium-low heat 8 to 10 min. or until squash is tender.

MEANWHILE, melt butter in skillet. Add onions; cook and stir 5 min. or until tender. Stir in flour and pepper; cook and stir 1 min. Gradually stir in broth; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until sauce is thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 cup cheese.

DRAIN squash. Arrange half in 8- or 9-inch square baking dish; cover with half the sauce. Repeat layers; top with bacon and remaining cheese.

BAKE 30 to 35 min. or until squash mixture is heated through and squash is tender.