Description
Zucchini and Yellow Squash Au Gratin is a creamy, cheesy dish that elevates fresh vegetables to gourmet status. This delightful recipe features tender slices of zucchini and yellow squash enveloped in a rich mixture of heavy cream, parmesan, and smoked gouda. Perfect for family dinners or summer gatherings, this versatile side can accompany grilled meats or be enjoyed solo as a vegetarian option. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a cooking process that yields a golden-brown topping, this au gratin is sure to impress your guests while providing a healthy dose of vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 small zucchini, sliced in rounds
- 1 small yellow squash, sliced in rounds
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- 1 cup shredded smoked gouda
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Melt butter in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Cook onions for about 5 minutes until slightly browned; add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and let simmer until bubbly, then stir in parmesan cheese.
- Add zucchini and yellow squash rounds, cooking for about 4-5 minutes until tender.
- Top with smoked gouda and bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg