Sloane the (butternut) Squash

BUTTERNUT SQUASH GRATIN

Tis the season for all manner of winter squashes and gratins as well. The recipe below is supremely easy to assemble and cooks rather quickly. Try as a vegetarian main course alongside a large green salad or as a co-star to fried chicken.

2 lbs. butternut squash, a large one, peeled /1 med. onion, finely chopped (about 1 c.) /1/2 tsp. salt /1/4 tsp. pepper /2 tbsp. butter, melted /2 eggs /3/4 c. milk /3/4 c. finely shredded Swiss cheese

1. Halve squash lengthwise and cut into thin slices. Place slices in bowl with onion, salt, pepper and melted butter. Toss well.


2. Spoon mixture into buttered 9-inch baking dish. Bake, covered, at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.


3. Meanwhile, beat eggs, milk and cheese.


4. Remove cover from baking dish and pour cheese mixture evenly over squash.


5. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes.