Summer Squash Gratin

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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

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. Place buttery crackers and cornmeal in a plastic resealable 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 pepper. Cook until softened, about 10 minutes.
  4. Stir milk and butter into the skillet. Increase heat to medium-high; cook until butter is melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in crumb mixture and Mexican cheese blend. Remove from heat.
  5. Spread yellow squash mixture evenly in an 8-inch square baking pan.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 15 minutes. Increase heat to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) and continue baking until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

741 kcal 37% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.6g 13% DV
Total Fat 58.3g 75% DV
Carbs 48.5g 18% DV
Fiber 3.2g 11% DV
Sugar 13.5g 27% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9909.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 255mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 76.5mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 52.8mcg 6% DV
Vitamin C 8.4mg 9% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 2% DV
Calcium 120.8mg 9% DV
Iron 3.3mg 18% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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