Squash Gratin

Ingredients

• 1 lb yellow (or zucchini) squash
• 2-4 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup diced onion
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1/2 tsp granulated garlic powder
• 2 TBSP all purpose flour
• 1 1/3 cup milk or (milk and coconut milk combination)
• Salt and pepper
• 4 oz brie, goat cheese, or other soft cheese
• 2/3 cup breadcrumbs or cracker crumbs
• 1 TBSP melted butter

Instructions

1. Slice the squash 1/4" thick. I do long strips, instead of circles.
2. In a large skillet, heat 2 TBSP oil. Saute squash in a single layer, flipping once, until crisp tender. Add oil, as needed. Remove to a plate. You could also place a single layer on a baking sheet, drizzle with oil, and bake at 375, about 3 minutes.
3. In the same skillet, make sure you have about a little over a tablespoon of oil. Add onions, and cook until translucent.
4. Stir in thyme, garlic powder, and flour. Cook about 1 minute.
5. Whisk in milk, and cook until slightly thickened. Stir in salt and pepper.
6. Heat oven to 375.
7. Layer squash and cheese in a greased baking pan.
8. Pour milk mixture over all.
9. Mix crumbs and butter. Sprinkle on top.
10. Bake until bubbly, and top is golden, about 20-25 minutes.