Zucchini and Yellow Squash Gratin

When the squash are starting to pile up, it's time to look for delicious new ways to eat them, like this tasty gratin! http://www.marthastewart.com/337701/zucchini-and-yellow-squash-gratin

INGREDIENTS:

• • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 medium zucchini (about 7 ounces each), sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick
  • 2 medium yellow squash (about 7 ounces each), sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick
  • 2 shallots, minced (* I used a 1/4 diced onion)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • Coarse salt and ground pepper
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (* I used 1/2 cup whole milk and a light sprinkle of flour to thicken)
  • 1 cup panko
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 450. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; add zucchini, yellow squash, shallots, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until zucchini and squash are crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes.
2. Add cream, and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat; stir in 1/2 cup panko and 1/4 cup Parmesan.
3. Spoon mixture into a shallow 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining panko and Parmesan; season with salt and pepper. Bake until top is golden, 8 to 10 minutes.

Yield: 4 servings