Summer Squash Gratin

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

Zucchini and yellow squash are mixed with milk, cheese, and buttery crackers and are baked until golden and bubbly in this summer squash gratin recipe.

Ingredients

6 buttery crackers
1 tablespoon cornmeal
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 shallot, thinly sliced
2 yellow squash, sliced 1/4-inch thick
2 zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

Directions

1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2 Place buttery crackers and cornmeal in a resealable plastic bag; seal and pound into fine crumbs.
3 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallot; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add yellow squash and zucchini; season with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook until softened, about 10 minutes.
4 Add milk and butter to the skillet. Increase heat to medium-high; cook until butter is melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in crumb mixture and cheese blend. Remove from heat.
5 Spread squash mixture into an 8-inch square baking pan.
6 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 15 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C); continue baking until lightly browned, about 10 minutes more.