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Butternut Squash and Kale Gratin

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 1 hour

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023
This butternut squash and kale gratin is packed with layers of flavor but uses only a few choice ingredients. It is easy to put together and versatile, because you can use whatever winter squash you have on hand. Even your kids will be coming back for seconds! —Pamela Gelsomini, Wrentham, Massachusetts
Butternut Squash and Kale Gratin
Butternut Squash and Kale Gratin Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound bacon strips, cut into 1/2-in. pieces
  • 2 medium leeks (white portion only), chopped
  • 1 butternut squash (2-1/2 to 3 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-in. cubes
  • 3 cups chopped baby kale
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1-1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 pint heavy whipping cream

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp, stirring often, about 5 minutes; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet. Cook leeks in reserved drippings until tender, 3-4 minutes.
  2. Stir together squash and kale; transfer to a lightly greased 13x9-in. baking dish, pressing to form a single layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread leeks over the top; sprinkle with bacon and cheese. Pour cream over top, spreading to cover entire surface. Cover with foil.
  3. Bake 30 minutes; remove foil and bake until squash is tender and top is golden brown, 30-40 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 466 calories, 37g fat (20g saturated fat), 99mg cholesterol, 782mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 11g protein.