Butternut Squash Gratin with Cheesy Crumbs

Layering onions in the bottom of the dish lets them caramelize in the heavy cream for a pop of sweetness.

Ingredients

• ¼ cup finely minced onion
• 1 (2 lb.) butternut squash, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced
• ⅓ cup heavy cream
• ⅔ cup shredded Swiss cheese
• ¼ cup Italian-seasoned panko crumbs, like Progresso

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 400°F. Grease 2-qt. casserole. Sprinkle bottom of casserole with onion. Arrange squash slices over onion; season with salt and pepper. Pour heavy cream over squash. Place casserole on baking sheet. Bake 40 min. or until squash is tender.
2. Sprinkle top of casserole with shredded cheese and panko crumbs. Bake 5 min. or until cheese is melted and crumbs are golden.