Scalloped Squash Red Pepper And Corn Gratin With Cheddar Crust Recipes

MOMOSITA'S SCALLOP SQUASH (PATTY PAN) GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Cut off tops of squash and use a melon baller or sharp teaspoon to scoop out the middle and reserve.
• Boil the squash covered in 1 inch of water for 2 minutes.
• Line the bottom of a small casserole dish with the squash bottoms and set aside the tops.
• Melt the butter in a pan and saute the onion and garlic for 2 minutes. Add the corn and continue cooking until soft. Add salt, pepper, paprika and sugar.
• In a medium bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, breadcrumbs, eggs, oregano and basil.
• Add the sauteed vegetables to the breadcrumb mixture. Mix gently and then spoon it over the tops of the squash (they will be overflowing).
• Sprinkle the parmesan cheese over the top and replace the squash tops.
• Bake for 30 minutes.

SUMMER SQUASH AU GRATIN

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.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Place spaghetti squash in a covered dish and add 1/4 inch of water. Microwave for 10 to 12 minutes. Scrape insides of squash with a fork and transfer to a small bowl.
• Heat margarine in a medium skillet over medium heat while spaghetti squash is cooking and cook onion, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until the onion is browned, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• Mix spaghetti squash, onion mixture, sour cream, and 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese together. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and top with remaining Cheddar cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Turn on broiler for the last 2 to 3 minutes and broil until gratin is golden brown on top.

CORN AND VEGETABLE GRATIN WITH CUMIN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Oil a 2-quart gratin or baking dish. Set aside the kernels from one of the ears of corn. Heat the olive oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the onion. Cook, stirring often, until it begins to soften, about three minutes, and add the red pepper and a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring often, until the onions and peppers are tender, about five minutes. Add the garlic and the zucchini, stir together and add another generous pinch of salt and some pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the zucchini is just beginning to look bright green and some of the slices are translucent. Stir in the kernels from one of the ears of corn. Stir together for a minute or two, and remove from the heat. Scrape into a large bowl.
• Place the remaining corn kernels in a blender jar, and add the eggs, milk and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Blend until smooth. Pour into the bowl with the vegetables. Add the cumin and the cheese, and stir everything together. Scrape into the gratin dish.
• Bake 35 to 40 minutes, until the top is browned and the gratin is firm to the touch. Serve hot or warm.

SUMMER SQUASH GRATIN

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.