How to Cook Tasty Zucchini and Yellow Squash Au Gratin

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Zucchini and Yellow Squash Au Gratin. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; add zucchini, yellow squash and shallots. Zucchini Gratin with Yellow Squash is a luscious creamy cheesy medley of zucchini, yellow squash, onions and garlic. It is quick and easy to prepare.

Zucchini and Yellow Squash Au Gratin In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; add zucchini, yellow squash, shallots, and garlic. Yellow squash, zucchini, and delicious smoked Gouda cheese combine to form the best keto-friendly au gratin dish ever. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; add zucchini, yellow squash, onion, and garlic. You can have Zucchini and Yellow Squash Au Gratin using 13 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Zucchini and Yellow Squash Au Gratin

  1. It's 1 of medium zucchini.
  2. It's 1 of medium yellow squash.
  3. Prepare 1 tbsp. of unsalted butter.
  4. It's 2 cloves of garlic, minced.
  5. You need 1/2 cup of heavy cream or whole milk.
  6. It's 1 tsp. of cornstarch.
  7. You need 1/2 tsp. of salt, divided.
  8. You need 1/2 tsp. of pepper, divided.
  9. Prepare 1/4 tsp. of dried oregano.
  10. It's 1/4 tsp. of dried chives.
  11. Prepare 1/8 tsp. of onion powder.
  12. You need 1/4 cup of freshly shredded parmesan.
  13. You need 1/2 cup of freshly shredded gouda cheese.

Make sure not to slice too thin, a little thicker slices will hold up better in this dish. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; add zucchini, yellow squash, shallots, and garlic. This Easy Au Gratin Zucchini Squash Bake Recipe is a hit with the family and it's been a keto recipe we tend to keep on our weekly meal rotation. Dinner has a new favorite keto side dish…satisfying, delicious and fits perfectly into the keto diet.

Zucchini and Yellow Squash Au Gratin step by step

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8x8" baking pan and set it aside..
  2. Wash the zucchini and yellow squash, then slice them into coins about 1/4" thick. Place them into a bowl and season them with 1/4 tsp each salt, pepper and oregano. Set aside..
  3. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over med-high heat. Once it's melted, add the garlic and stir until fragrant. Then pour in the cream (or milk) and whisk in the cornstarch, the onion powder and 1/4 tsp each of salt, pepper and chives. Allow this to come to a simmer and simmer until thickened...just about 2-3 minutes. Once thickened, remove from the heat and stir in the parmesan cheese..
  4. Lay out the squash in the prepared baking pan. Pour the cream mixture over the top. Sprinkle the gouda evenly over the top..
  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the squash is fork tender. Switch your oven to broil and let the cheese brown for 2-3 minutes..
  6. Remove the pan from the oven and let it sit for 5 or so minutes, then serve..

Slice zucchini and squash into thin rounds (I like to use a mandolin to make it fast and uniform, but it's not necessary). Add zucchini and squash to the skillet. In a large skillet, saute shallots and garlic in the butter. Add zucchini, squash and heavy cream. Zucchini and Summer Squash Au Gratin The best of summer vegetables - zucchini, yellow squash, vidalia onions and sweet Vidalia onions - in a light creamy cheese sauce makes a perfect side dish to almost any entree, especially summer meals cooked on the grill.