Zucchini and Yellow Squash Au Gratin. This gratin is the perfect way to use up an abundance of summer squash. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; add zucchini, yellow squash, shallots, and garlic. Zucchini Gratin with Yellow Squash is a luscious creamy cheesy medley of zucchini, yellow squash, onions and garlic.
Summer is in full force here and with it comes lots of fresh zucchini and yellow squash.
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; add zucchini, yellow squash, onion, and garlic.
Zucchini & Yellow Squash Au Gratin
You can have Zucchini and Yellow Squash Au Gratin using 13 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you achieve it.
Ingredients of Zucchini and Yellow Squash Au Gratin
- Prepare 1 of medium zucchini.
- It's 1 of medium yellow squash.
- Prepare 1 tbsp. of unsalted butter.
- You need 2 cloves of garlic, minced.
- It's 1/2 cup of heavy cream or whole milk.
- Prepare 1 tsp. of cornstarch.
- Prepare 1/2 tsp. of salt, divided.
- You need 1/2 tsp. of pepper, divided.
- It's 1/4 tsp. of dried oregano.
- You need 1/4 tsp. of dried chives.
- You need 1/8 tsp. of onion powder.
- Prepare 1/4 cup of freshly shredded parmesan.
- It's 1/2 cup of freshly shredded gouda cheese.
It must have been pretty good, I came back after checking on baby Cash* and Terrance had already dug in without me. "Quality control" is what he calls it. This Easy Au Gratin Zucchini Squash Bake Recipe is a hit with the family and it's been a keto recipe we tend to keep on our weekly meal rotation. Dinner has a new favorite keto side dish…satisfying, delicious and fits perfectly into the keto diet. Spread half of the zucchini/squash mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Zucchini and Yellow Squash Au Gratin instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8x8" baking pan and set it aside..
- Wash the zucchini and yellow squash, then slice them into coins about 1/4" thick. Place them into a bowl and season them with 1/4 tsp each salt, pepper and oregano. Set aside..
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over med-high heat. Once it's melted, add the garlic and stir until fragrant. Then pour in the cream (or milk) and whisk in the cornstarch, the onion powder and 1/4 tsp each of salt, pepper and chives. Allow this to come to a simmer and simmer until thickened...just about 2-3 minutes. Once thickened, remove from the heat and stir in the parmesan cheese..
- Lay out the squash in the prepared baking pan. Pour the cream mixture over the top. Sprinkle the gouda evenly over the top..
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the squash is fork tender. Switch your oven to broil and let the cheese brown for 2-3 minutes..
- Remove the pan from the oven and let it sit for 5 or so minutes, then serve..
This zucchini and squash au gratin is an amazing side dish and cooks up so quick that it won't heat your kitchen up. Using a knife or a mandolin slicer, thinly slice zucchini and squash. A more decadent way to get in a serving of veggies. Or a slightly healthier and faster version of potatoes au gratin. Whichever way you want to look at it, it's still delicious!