Zucchini and squash au gratin is an amazing side dish that is quick and easy to prepare. This recipe can be prepared for family treats at home or for events.
A delectable creamy cheesy mix of zucchini, yellow squash, onions, and garlic makes up zucchini and squash au gratin. It’s quick and simple to make. It will convert you to a summer squash devotee!
Fresh zucchini and yellow squash abound in the summer. Even if you don’t produce them, the season brings so many of them that the market price reduces, making this dish even more appealing.
This wonderful Zucchini and Squash Gratin takes around 15 minutes of your dedicated time to prepare and another 15-20 minutes in the oven, making it a perfect weekday supper. This dish will reawaken a love for zucchini and squash that you didn’t know you had.
Zucchini is a summer squash that is native to Central and South America as well as Mexico. During the hot summer months, however, it is grown all throughout the United States. While zucchini is commonly mistaken for a vegetable, it is actually a fruit. Squash and zucchini are low in calories and have a low glycemic index. Both squashes are high in vitamins A and C, as well as fiber and potassium, and form a delicious zucchini gratin. Already zucchini is hard to dislike, but with this delicious gratin, the love for it will grow stronger.
Having a delicious, healthy and easy-to-prepare recipe is truly a hack, and this recipe is one that you must make a regular in your home!
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4-6 servings
Ingredients
2 tbsp butter
1 lg zucchini, sliced
1 lg yellow squash, sliced
2 md shallots, minced
1 tsp garlic (fresh or jar)
1/2 can heavy cream
Shredded cheese, just a handful to sprinkle
Salt and pepper, to taste
Sprinkle of oregano
Parmesan cheese, to taste
The process
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 2: Saute shallots and garlic in the butter in a large bowl, and cook until shallots are transparent.
Step 3: Add zucchini, squash, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and parmesan cheese to it. Cook for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until the mixture is bubbly.
Step 4: Transfer the mixture into a baking dish to bake, sprinkle with a little parmesan and shredded cheese.
Step 4: Bake for 10 to 14 minutes, or until the top of the mixture is golden brown.
Step 5 Serve and enjoy.