Butternut Squash Au Gratin

INGREDIENTS

• 1 butternut squash
• 4 slices bacon, diced
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 2 Tbsp flour
• 1/4 ts pepper
• 1 c chicken broth
• 1 1/2 c shredded Cheddar, divided

PREPARATION

1. Heat oven to 375
2. Peel squash; halve lengthwise; remove seeds; slice.
3. In red pot, place squash.
4. Add water to cover; bring to boil on high.
5. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes.
6. Meanwhile fry bacon until crisp; remove to paper towel.
7. Add onion to bacon drippings; cook 5 minutes.
8. Add flour and pepper; cook, stirring, 1 minute.
9. Add broth; cook, stirring 2-3 minutes or until thickened.
10. Remove from heat; stir in 1 c cheese.
11. Drain squash; place half in square baking dish..
12. Cover with half the sauce.
13. Repeat layers; sprinkle with remaining cheese and bacon.
14. Bake 25-30 minutes; until cheese is melted.

( Food&Family Recipes Vol 2)

-- JMagGuthrie - 2014-11-09