Butternut Squash Gratin with Sage & Blue Cheese

Pretty much everything about this recipe worked for me -- even though I had a bit too heavy a hand with the pepper. Easy to prep in advance and hold until just before serving. Easy to halve, making just enough for a substantive side for two people. I used panko instead of fresh bread crumbs but otherwise followed the recipe and we liked the flavor combo quite a bit ... and I was happy to find something that let me use up the last of the sage on the back deck.