Butternut Squash And Tomato Gratin

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 -2 medium butternut squash
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 (14 ounce) cans diced canned tomatoes (plain or with basil, oregano)
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Recipe

• 1 place rack in center of oven and preheat to 400 degrees.
• 2 using a sharp knife, trim off and discard the ends of the squash, then slice it in half lengthwise.
• 3 scoop out the seeds and discard them.
• 4 place the squash halves, cut side up, in a microwave oven, cover them with waxed paper and cook on high until soft, yet still firm enough to cut into cubes, about 8 minutes.
• 5 place the squash on a large cutting board and let cool until you can handle it, then peel and cut into 1-inch cubes.
• 6 place the squash in a 13 x 9 inch dish, drizzle the olive oil on it, then scatter the tomatoes, followed by the cheese evenly on top.
• 7 bake until the cheese melts and squash and tomatoes are heated through, about 20 to 25 minutes.