Baked Summer Squash and Zucchini Gratin
Baked Summer Squash and Zucchini Gratin layers tender zucchini and yellow squash with a creamy, buttery crumb and melted cheese for a rich, cozy bite. The cracker-cornmeal topping turns crisp and golden in the oven, contrasting the soft vegetables beneath. Serve this as a comforting side for weeknight dinners or alongside roasted meats at a casual summer gathering.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Baked Summer Squash and Zucchini Gratin, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 43 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 47
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- 2
Put the buttery crackers and cornmeal into a resealable plastic bag; seal it and crush them into fine crumbs.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot; cook, stirring, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the yellow squash and zucchini; season with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook until softened, about 10 minutes.
- 4
Add the milk and butter to the skillet. Raise the heat to medium-high; cook until the butter melts, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the crumb mixture and the cheese blend. Remove from the heat.
- 5
Spread the squash mixture in an 8-inch square baking pan.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 15 minutes. Increase the oven temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C); continue baking until lightly browned, about 10 minutes more.
- Calories 187.43 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 4.13 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 15.75 g 6%
- Total Fat 12.19 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 5.01 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 18.2 mg Moderate 6%
- Sodium 106.2 mg Low Source 5%
- Dietary Fiber 2.87 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 7.75 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 99.41 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 0.77 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 490.86 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 25.54 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 10.28 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.28 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Baked Summer Squash and Zucchini Gratin is made with 11 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include 2% Reduced Fat Milk, Butter, Butter Cracker, and Cornmeal. Each serving provides about 187.43 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Baked Summer Squash and Zucchini Gratin made of?
- The main ingredients are 2% Reduced-Fat Milk, Butter, Butter Cracker, Cornmeal, Garlic Powder. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Baked Summer Squash and Zucchini Gratin?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 187.43 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Baked Summer Squash and Zucchini Gratin easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Baked Summer Squash and Zucchini Gratin healthy?
- Baked Summer Squash and Zucchini Gratin has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 187.43 calories and 4.13 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 5.01 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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