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Zucchini gratin

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Read about zucchini and summer squash in the BrightCulinary Book

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Ingredients
Method
Techniques
Slice the zucchini and yellow squash.
  • zucchini
  • yellow squash
  • olive oil
  • onions
  • salt
  • smoked Gruyere
  • mozzarella
  • Parmesan
Cook in batches in a large skillet with olive oil, so they caramelize rather than steam; season each batch with salt and add a drizzle of oil as needed. Brown them without cooking through.
Cook until some pieces have good color; transfer with the onions to the baking dish and mix so the onions are spread through.
  • nutmeg
  • black pepper
Season the heavy cream with a small pinch of nutmeg, salt and a little black pepper.
  • 1 cup heavy cream
Pour in a little less than a cup of the cream, enough that it is not dry but not soupy.
How much cream
Sprinkle the mozzarella, Gruyere and Parmesan over.
Cheese and the panko topping
  • Italian Panko breadcrumbs
  • fresh parsley
  • olive oil
Mix panko with more Parmesan, fresh parsley and enough olive oil to dampen it; sprinkle over the top.
Bake in a 425F oven for about 20 minutes.
Serve with a little extra Parmesan on top.
Serving, and why the cheese matters