Turn ordinary fresh zucchini and yellow squash into a decadent side dish for a special meal by pairing them with a touch of cream, shredded cheese, and crispy bread crumbs. This is the perfect side dish for grilled fish or chicken when your garden is overflowing with squash!
PREP TIME 10 minutesminutes
COOK TIME 15 minutesminutes
TOTAL TIME 25 minutesminutes
Ingredients
2tbspbutter
1/2onionthinly sliced, Vidalia would be perfect
2yellow squashcut into 1/4-inch thick slices
2zucchinicut into 1/4-inch thick slices
1/4tspdried dill
1/4tspdried basil
1/2tspsalt
1/2tsp pepper
1/2cupheavy cream
3tbspgrated parmesan cheese
1/2cupshredded cheddar cheese
1/3cuppanko bread crumbs
Instructions
Place a deep skillet over medium-high heat and melt the butter. Add the onion and cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until just softened.
Add the sliced squash and zucchini and saute for 5 - 6 minutes over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the dill, basil, salt, and pepper over the top and stir.
Add the heavy cream. Cook for 4 - 5 minutes, or until the squash are just tender, stirring occasionally so the cream doesn't burn on the bottom.
Add the grated parmesan cheese and the cheddar cheese and stir them in until mostly melted, up to 1 minute. Sprinkle the bread crumbs over the top and serve immediately.