Summer Squash au Gratin

By HeatherS

Looking for a good recipe to use your summer vegetable bounty? Check this Summer Squash au Gratin recipe out, it's delicious!

Ingredients

• 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-ounces) white sauce mix
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (4-ounces)
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
• 1/4 cup Progresso® plain bread crumbs

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 55mins

Preparation

Step 1

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.