A+ Butternut & Acorn Squash Gratin

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 2 lbs butternut squash (peeled & seeded & cut into 1/2 inch cubes (aprox 4 c)
• 2 tablespoons water (divided )
• 2 lbs acorn squash (peeled & seeded & cut into 1/2 inch cubes,aprox 4 c)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 cups coarsely chopped fennel, bottom part only (anise)
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup havarti cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) container mascarpone cheese
• salt & pepper

Recipe

• 1 *preheat oven to 400 and butter a 2 qt casserole dish. place butternut squash in 1 tbs water in large microwave safe dish and cover tightly. microwave for 7 minutes or until squash is tender, stirring once. drain.
• 2 repeat with acorn squash and remaining water.
• 3 melt butter in a large skillet over med. heat. add fennel and onions cook stirring frequently, for about 10 min or until onion is tender. remove from heat and stir in cheeses and squash, season with salt and pepper. transfer to prepared rectangular dish and bake for 20 minute or until lightly browned and bubbly.