Cheesy Zucchini Gratin

Zucchini and summer squash are sauteed in a creamy, cheesy sauce flavored with fresh herbs in this gratin that's a great summery side dish.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 359 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup butter
• 1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• ¾ cup light cream
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 yellow squash, sliced
• 2 zucchini, sliced
• 1 clove garlic, minced (Optional)
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese
• 2 shallots, diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix Gruyere cheese and panko bread crumbs together in a bowl.

Step 3

Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted. Add zucchini, yellow squash, shallots, and garlic; cook and stir until softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in basil, rosemary, salt, and black pepper; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 4

Mix flour into the skillet. Pour in cream in a steady stream and stir until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Mix in half the cheese mixture. Remove from heat.

Step 5

Pour zucchini mixture into a baking dish. Top with remaining cheese mixture.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and golden brown, about 20 minutes.