Butternut Squash, Sage and Mozzarella Gratin

• lbs butternut squash↗1 1⁄2 lbs
• tablespoons butter, divided↗1 1⁄2 tablespoons

  divided

• cup shredded mozzarella cheese1⁄2 cup
• medium onion, diced↗1
• cup dry breadcrumbs↗3⁄4 cup
• teaspoon salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• teaspoon fresh ground black pepper↗1⁄8 teaspoon
• teaspoon dried sage↗1⁄4 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Peel the squash,cut into pieces and steam or boil until tender; mash with 1/2 T butter, there should be about 1 1/2 cups squash.

2. 2

   Spread squash evenly into a small oiled casserole; sprinkle with cheese.

3. 3

   Saute the onions in the remaining 1 T of butter until translucent; add bread crumbs, salt, pepper and sage and stir to combine.

4. 4

   Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture over the cheese; bake at 325° for 25-30 minutes.