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SQUASH GRATIN

April 5, 2019 by Debbie Leave a Comment

One of my favorite things about summer is the fresh vegetables from the garden. Squash and zucchini are very easy to grow here so we always have an abundance. I love a vegetable dinner served with cornbread and sliced tomatoes. This recipe is a perfect dish for those meals.

The creamy sauce of this recipe gives the squash a richness that also pairs well with meats such as baked chicken, fish, and pork.

Au Gratin is a French term that simply means “in breadcrumbs”. Any vegetable can be made into a gratin. Try this same recipe using green beans, cabbage, or potatoes.

Using a pan that goes from stovetop to oven makes this a one pan dish. Simply saute the squash for a couple of minutes, add the cream and simmer, top with the breadcrumb topping, and bake.

 

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SQUASH GRATIN

A rich and creamy summer squash au gratin recipe that pairs well with baked chicken, fish, or pork. This recipe uses a combination of yellow squash and zucchini providing color and texture to any meal. Ready in 20 minutes, it's a side dish you will make time and time again. 
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Side Dish
Keyword: 30 minutes or less, gratin, squash, zucchini
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 each yellow squash sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 1 each zucchini sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 4 cloves roasted garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 8 ounces heavy whipping cream
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Prepare the topping by combining the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and parmesan cheese. Set aside
  • In a large, oven-proof skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the squash and saute for 2-3 minutes, turning once to lightly brown each side.
  • Add the roasted garlic, thyme, salt and pepper.  Mix well. Cook for one minute.
  • Pour in the heavy cream, stir, and simmer until the cream begins to thicken and has slightly reduced.
  • Remove the pan from the stove and spread the topping evenly over the casserole.
  • Bake in a preheated 450-degree oven for 5 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.

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Hi! I'm Debbie...a wife, mother, grandmother, and someone who is striving to live the simple life by returning to the basics. This means cooking healthy, from scratch meals for our family and friends, learning to preserve foods, making soaps and lotions, raising animals on our mini-farm, and an assortment of other things.

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