A Summer Squash Gratin is a rich, decadent dish that features layers of green and yellow squash. Finished with panko and Parmesan, it’s a wonderful way to use up a bumper zucchini crop. The first step is to cook the squash until it is very tender. Next, mix the butter and panko mixture. Once this is done, add the cheeses and continue baking. The dish should be ready to serve after 35 to 40 minutes.
Is squash good for you?
Lets google, shall we?
(I haven’t told you I am an excellent googler.)
“Squash has a reputation for fiber. Eating squash is particularly satisfying, because the bulk fills you up, allowing you to forgo second helpings.” Source
Ohhh I like the sound of that.
I had some beautiful zucchini, golden zucchini, and 8 ball squash on hand but this could be made with any variation of squashes. I also added fresh spinach, roasted tomato slices and some aged cheddar. This is the perfect summer side dish. Very light but flavorful, and you already know its OK to go back for seconds!
Summer Squash Gratin with Roasted Tomatoes and Spinach
Ingredients
- 3 large Tomatoes
- 2 T Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 Zucchini
- 4 Golden Zucchini
- 4 8 Ball Squash
- 2 cups uncooked Spinach cut in strips
- 1/2 cup Aged Cheddar shredded (I used Pleasant Ridge Farmstead)
- 3 T Rosemary chopped
- 1 T Salt
- 1 T Black Pepper
Instructions
- preheat oven to 400 degrees
- Slice tomatoes in thick slices (5 - 6 slices per tomato). Place tomato slices on a rack on top of a sheet tray. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and EVOO. Roast for 45 minutes.
- Using a mandolin (or an extremely steady hand) thinly slice the zucchini and squash.
- Using an 11 x 13 casserole dish, layer zucchini and squash. On top of that layer add slices of tomatoes and spinach. Sprinkle 1/3 of the cheese, rosemary, salt and pepper on top and repeat this 3 times.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until spinach is cooked and cheese is browned and crispy on top.
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Next, slice the summer squash and yellow squash into thin slices. Peel and cut potatoes into paper-thin slices. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and season them with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with cheese, then top with the other half. Pour the cream over the vegetables. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake it for 25 minutes. Then, sprinkle with the remaining cheese. When done, serve warm with a side of grilled chicken, and eat!
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