Butternut Squash Au Gratin

By doodanger

Ingredients

• 1 butternut squash (2 lb.)
• 1 tbsp. butter
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp. flour
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups old shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1/3 cup bacon bits

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 350F. 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 8-10 minutes or until squash is tender.

Meanwhile melt butter in skillet. Add onions; cook and stir 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in flour and pepper; cook and stir 1 minute. Gradually stir in broth; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 cup cheese.

Drain squash. Arrange half in 8 or 9 inch square dish; cover with half the sauce. Repeat the layers; top with bacon and remaining cheese. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until squash mixture is heated through and squash is tender.