I may be going out on a limb here, but I’m pretty sure if you make this dish as a side, the main entrée may take a back seat! Yes, it’s that delicious. I’m always looking for ways to cook zucchini and summer squash, and for this recipe, they both come together, get enrobed in a rich, creamy cheesy smoked Gouda sauce and baked to a golden brown for a perfect accompaniment to any dish. You’ll want to start with a cast iron skillet or any heavy pan that will go from the cook top to the oven. Then, it’s just a matter of slicing up the squash and tossing them into a flavorful cream sauce. I like adding a handful of crisp chopped bacon to the recipe. It just gives it a pop of great flavor. You can use any sharp cheese of your choice, but the smoked Gouda really sends the flavor over the top! Although the peak time for summer squash is early to late summer, it’s pretty much available all year round. The green zucchini and the bright yellow summer squash give this side a variety of color and textures, which makes it really pretty on the plate! This Squash Au Gratin is nice spooned on a plate, or served in a ramekin or small side casserole dish. Make sure the top is a bubbly golden brown and serve right out of the oven!

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Squash Au Gratin

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Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 large sweet yellow onion (sliced in thin rounds)
• 2 large cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta
• 1 cup parmesan
• 2 zucchini (sliced in 1/4 inch rounds)
• 2 yellow squash (sliced in 1/4 inch rounds)
• 1/2 cup crisp, chopped bacon
• 1 cup shredded smoked Gouda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Servings Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 1 large sweet yellow onion (sliced in thin rounds) 2 large cloves garlic, minced 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta 1 cup parmesan 2 zucchini (sliced in 1/4 inch rounds) 2 yellow squash (sliced in 1/4 inch rounds) 1/2 cup crisp, chopped bacon 1 cup shredded smoked Gouda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Melt butter in cast iron or oven proof skillet. Add onion slices and garlic and cook until golden brown. Add cream and ricotta; stir and simmer until bubbly and starting to thicken. Slowly stir in parmesan. Add zucchini and yellow squash, stirring to combine. Sprinkle with bacon and smoked Gouda. Top with salt and pepper. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes or until cheese is golden brown on top. Serve immediately.

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