Squash au Gratin [or convection]
From: Jean-Claude B., Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Comments: Oven: 700 watts
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Microwave cooking time: 22 minutes
Convection cooking time: 35 to 40 minutes
Waiting time: none
I like to serve this squash with thin, hot ham slices or cold orange-glazed ham slices.
Servings: 3 or 4
IngredientsPreparation
  • 1 pureed squash [your choice], approximately 3 to 4 cups [750 mL to 1 L]
  • 1/4 cup [60 g] butter or margarine
  • 1 teaspoon [5 mL] salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon [1 mL] pepper
  • 6 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon [5 mL] savory
  • 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 mL] dill
  • 1/4 cup [60 mL] cream or milk
  • 3 eggs, well beaten
  • 1/4 cup [60 mL] buttered soda cracker crumbs
  • Paprika [optional]
  • Cook squash as for plain squash; puree.
  • Beat in butter or margarine, until melted.
  • Well mix in salt, pepper and green onions.
  • Mix in savory, dill, cream or milk, beaten eggs.
  • Thoroughly mix; transfer into a microwave and/or convection oven-safe dish.
  • Evenly top with buttered soda cracker crumbs.
  • Cook by convection or microwave.
  • If desired, sprinkle with paprika; serve.
Microwave
  • Transfer dish into microwave-oven.
  • Microwave, covered on 'HIGH' for 10 minutes.
  • Microwave on 'MEDIUM' for 12 minutes more.
Convection
  • Arrange dish onto convection cooking wire rack.
  • Transfer into a preheated 400°F [200°C] microwave/convection oven.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the blade of a knife comes out clean from its center.