Gratinéed Baked Squash Halves

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Number of servings : Prep time: Cooking time: 40 minutes Type of meal : | Side Dishes | Side Dishes

Number of servings :

Prep time:

Cooking time: 40 minutes

Type of meal : | Side Dishes | Side Dishes

Special diet :

Ingredients

2 acorn squash, halved crosswise, seeds removed
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
½ cup heavy cream
8 fresh sage leaves, torn in half
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
½ cup grated Gruyère cheese (about 2 oz.)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Place squash halves, cut sides up, in 9-in. baking dish. Season with salt and pepper. Pour about ½ cup water into baking dish around squash.
  2. Combine cream with sage and garlic in small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then pour into squash halves, dividing evenly.
  3. Bake until squash are tender when pierced with tip of sharp knife, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with cheese, dividing evenly. Continue baking until cheese is melted and golden, about 10 minutes. Serve hot.

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Imported on 2011-01-20 20:26:46 — Original ID:3340