Side dishe for 8
Squash Gratin
Roasted squash layers with seasoned cream, shallots, and garlic bake under melted Gruyere and Parmesan cheeses.
Typical price
$7.69for 4 servings
$1.92 per serving$7.69 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

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- 70 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianGluten-freeLow-carbBudgetSide dishesCold-weather comfortFall
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Winter squash (butternut, spaghetti)$1.29/lb typical | 2.5 lb | $3.23Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical | 0.8 lb | $2.73Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.17Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 17 oz | $3.65Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 6 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $1.93Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $15.39 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepperMustard, mayo, ketchupDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 lb delicata or acorn squash
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 4 tbsp salted butter
- 4 large shallots
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh sage
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 tsp dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups freshly grated gruyère cheese
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F, halve and seed the squash, slice it thinly, and toss it with olive oil and salt.
- Arrange the squash on a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes until partly tender.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, add the shallots and garlic, and cook for 8 minutes.
- Stir in the sage, thyme, cream, mustard, and nutmeg, then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Layer the squash and cream mixture in a greased 9-by-13-inch baking dish, then cover with both cheeses.
- Bake at 375 F for 30 minutes until bubbling, browned, and tender.
Swaps
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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