Description
Zucchini and Yellow Squash Au Gratin is a creamy, cheesy side dish that elevates any meal with its rich flavors and comforting textures. This delightful recipe combines tender slices of zucchini and yellow squash, bathed in a luscious heavy cream sauce infused with smoked gouda and parmesan cheese. Whether you’re serving it alongside grilled meats or incorporating it into a vegetarian feast, this au gratin is sure to impress your guests. Quick to prepare yet sophisticated enough for special occasions, it’s the perfect choice for a family dinner or an easy weeknight side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 small zucchini, sliced into rounds (1/8 – 1/4 inch thick)
- 1 small yellow squash, sliced into rounds (1/8 – 1/4 inch thick)
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded smoked gouda cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- In an oven-proof skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the onion until golden brown (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer until bubbling slightly. Stir in grated parmesan until well mixed.
- Add sliced zucchini and yellow squash; cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Top with shredded smoked gouda and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg