Best 7 Summer Squash Pepper Gratin Recipes

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## Summer Squash and Pepper Gratin: A Culinary Symphony of Freshness and Flavor

Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our delectable Summer Squash and Pepper Gratin, a symphony of flavors that captures the essence of summer's bounty. This irresistible dish showcases the vibrant colors and natural sweetness of fresh summer squash and bell peppers, harmoniously blended with a creamy and flavorful cheese sauce. As the gratin bakes, the vegetables soften and caramelize, while the cheese sauce forms a golden-brown crust, creating a textural masterpiece that will delight your senses. Discover the perfect balance of flavors and textures in every bite, making this gratin a summertime favorite that will leave you craving for more.

**Additional Recipe Ideas:**

- **Roasted Summer Squash with Parmesan:** Experience the simplicity and elegance of roasted summer squash, tossed with olive oil, garlic, and herbs, then sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. This delightful side dish is a celebration of summer's flavors, perfect for any occasion.

- **Summer Squash and Zucchini Fritters:** These delightful fritters are a creative way to enjoy summer squash and zucchini. Grated vegetables are combined with herbs, cheese, and eggs, then pan-fried until golden brown. Serve them as an appetizer or a light meal, accompanied by your favorite dipping sauce.

- **Summer Squash Soup:** Embrace the comforting warmth of summer squash soup, a creamy and flavorful dish that showcases the delicate sweetness of this versatile vegetable. Blended until smooth, this soup is perfect for a cozy meal on a cool evening.

- **Grilled Summer Squash and Halloumi Skewers:** Create a vibrant and savory skewer combination by alternating slices of summer squash, halloumi cheese, and cherry tomatoes. Grilled to perfection, these skewers are a delightful appetizer or a main course when served with a side of your choice.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

YELLOW SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI GRATIN



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This gratin is the perfect way to use up an abundance of summer squash. It's easy to prepare, takes just 10 minutes in the oven and serves up bubbly and delicious. -Jonathan Lawler, Greenfield, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 medium yellow summer squash, cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 shallots, minced
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup panko bread crumbs, divided
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; add zucchini, yellow squash and shallots. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 4-6 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute more., Add the cream; cook until thickened, 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 cup bread crumbs and 1/4 cup cheese. Spoon mixture into a greased 11x7-in. or 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining bread crumbs and cheese. Bake until golden brown, 8-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 357mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

SUMMER SQUASH GRATIN



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I tried this when summer squash came into season and it came out beautifully. Simple and delicious!

Provided by ajodha01

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Summer Squash

Time 1h2m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

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
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Place buttery crackers and cornmeal in a plastic resealable bag; seal and pound into fine crumbs.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Spread yellow squash mixture evenly in an 8-inch square baking pan.
  • 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 Facts : Calories 175.9 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Cholesterol 22.6 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 186.2 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

SUMMER SQUASH GRATIN



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Let your summer produce shine in this delicious gratin recipe.

Provided by Ann Taylor Pittman

Categories     Casserole

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 garlic cloves
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 ½ cups thinly sliced Vidalia onion (from 1 small onion)
1 pound yellow squash, sliced ¼ inch thick (about 4 cups)
1 pound zucchini, sliced ¼ inch thick (about 4 cups)
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (about ½ cup)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to broil with rack 6 inches from heat source. Mince 2 of the garlic cloves, and set aside. Grate remaining garlic clove; set aside separately.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium. Add onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in squash, zucchini, thyme, and reserved minced garlic. Increase heat to medium-high. Cover and cook until mixture starts to soften, about 6 minutes, stirring once halfway through cook time. Uncover and cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is tender, about 6 minutes. Stir in pepper and ¾ teaspoon of the salt. Remove from heat.
  • Microwave remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a small microwavable bowl on HIGH until melted, about 30 seconds. Add panko, cheese, reserved grated garlic, and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt; stir together until combined. Sprinkle evenly over squash mixture. Broil in preheated oven until topping is browned and crisp, 1 to 2 minutes.

SUMMER SQUASH GRATIN



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This is a typical Provençal gratin, bound with rice and eggs. You can use the recipe as a template for other gratins using other cooked vegetables.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 1h

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 recipe Sautéed Summer Squash with Red Pepper and Onion
2 large or extra-large eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup low-fat milk
1 cup cooked Arborio or Carnaroli rice (1/2 cup raw)
1 teaspoon coarsely chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 ounces Gruyère cheese, grated (1/2 cup, tightly packed)
1 ounce freshly grated Parmesan (1/4 cup, tightly packed)

Steps:

  • Make the sautéed summer squash, season it well and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Oil a 2-quart baking dish with olive oil. In a medium bowl, beat together the eggs, salt, pepper, and milk. Stir in the rice, thyme, the sautéed squash and the cheeses. Scrape into the baking dish.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes, until nicely browned on the top and edges. Remove from the oven and allow to stand for at least 10 minutes before serving, or allow to cool. The gratin is good hot, warm, or room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 219, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 248 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SUMMER SQUASH AU GRATIN



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Here's a tastefully terrific way to use some of that garden bounty!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium (about 6 inches long each) zucchini squash
1 medium (about 8 inches long) yellow summer squash
4 green onions, chopped (1/4 cup)
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 packet (1.25 to 1.8 oz) white sauce mix
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
1/4 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Cut each squash in half lengthwise; cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Place squash slices, onions and bell pepper in 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish or 2-quart casserole. Add 1 tablespoon water. Cover with microwavable plastic wrap, venting one corner. Microwave on High 5 to 7 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain well.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, cook white sauce mix and 1 1/2 cups milk as directed on package. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese. Pour over zucchini mixture in baking dish; stir gently to coat. In small bowl, mix melted butter and bread crumbs. Sprinkle over zucchini mixture.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 300 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

SUMMER SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI GRATIN



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Easy to make and delicious squash and zucchini gratin side dish.

Provided by becky

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large sweet onion
2 medium zucchini
2 medium yellow squash
2 tablespoons salted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
½ cup chopped cooked bacon
1 ½ cups shredded smoked Gouda cheese
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Slice onion into thin rounds. Slice zucchini and yellow squash into 1/4-inch rounds.
  • Melt butter in an oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Add onion slices and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add cream and ricotta cheese; stir and simmer until bubbly and starting to thicken, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Slowly stir in Parmesan cheese. Add zucchini and summer squash and gently stir to combine. Cook for just a few minutes then sprinkle with bacon. Spread Gouda cheese evenly over the bacon and top with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and bake until cheese is deep golden brown on top and squash is tender, about 20 minutes. If squash needs more cooking time, cover the skillet with foil so the top crust doesn't get too dark.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 130.7 mg, Fat 38.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 22.2 g, Sodium 1087.3 mg, Sugar 3 g

SAUTéED SUMMER SQUASH WITH RED PEPPER AND ONION



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This is the time of year when, no matter what part of the country you live in, tables at farmers' markets are piled high with summer squash, mounds of it: yellow, light green and dark, round and long. This is a vegetable that expresses itself well in a wide range of dishes; just about every cuisine in the world knows how to show it off. It's an excellent low-calorie food, with only 19 calories per cup of raw squash. This dish is great on its own as a side dish, but it can also be incorporated into many other recipes.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 20m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup chopped)
2 plump garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 pounds summer squash, cut in 1/2-inch dice
1 small red pepper, cut in 1/4-inch dice
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat and add the onion. Cook, stirring often, until tender, 5 to 8 minutes, and add the garlic, summer squash, red pepper, and about 3/4 teaspoon salt. Turn the heat to medium-high and cook, stirring, until the squash is translucent and the red pepper tender, about 10 minutes. Add freshly ground pepper, taste and adjust salt. Stir in the parsley and remove from the heat. Serve as a side dish, or use as a filling for a vegetable tart, gratin, or frittata.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 51, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 248 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right summer squash. Look for small, tender squash with thin skin. Avoid large, mature squash, as they will be tough and have a bitter taste.
  • Slice the squash and peppers evenly. This will help them cook evenly in the gratin.
  • Use a variety of colors of squash and peppers. This will add visual appeal to the dish.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. They should be tender but still have a slight crunch.
  • Use a good-quality cheese. The cheese will be the main flavor component of the gratin, so it's important to use a cheese that you enjoy.
  • Serve the gratin immediately. This dish is best enjoyed hot out of the oven.

Conclusion:

Summer squash and pepper gratin is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up summer vegetables and can be customized to your liking. With its creamy cheese sauce, tender vegetables, and crispy breadcrumb topping, this gratin is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

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