BUTTERNUT SQUASH GRATIN

Ingredients:
Butternut squash - 1 kg
Bechamel sauce- 450 ml
Chilli powder- 1-2 tsp
Salt and pepper
Cheddar cheese - 50 gms (grated)

Method:

• Preheat the oven to 160 C.
• peel the squash and cut into quarters, then scoop out the seeds and cut the flesh into very thin slices.
• Put them into a large bowl and mix with the bechamel sauce.
• Season with chilli powder, plenty of freshly ground black pepper, and a little salt if necessary.
• Put into an ovenproof dish and sprinkle with the cheese.
• Bake for 45 minutes and serve hot.