Description
A creamy, indulgent dish made with fresh zucchini and yellow squash, topped with crispy fried onions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 2 medium yellow squashes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (such as mozzarella or cheddar)
- 1 cup crispy fried onions
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- Herbs (such as thyme or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking our creamy masterpiece.
- Slice the zucchinis and yellow squashes into thin rounds.
- Sauté the garlic in a large skillet with olive oil over medium heat until fragrant.
- Cook the zucchini and yellow squash for 5-7 minutes until slightly softened.
- Create the creamy base by pouring in heavy cream, stirring in shredded cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the creamy mixture into a baking dish, spreading evenly.
- Add the crispy fried onions on top of the vegetable mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh zucchinis and yellow squashes. You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut cream for a dairy-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg