Creamy Corn and Zucchini Bake

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Heat the oven to 190°C. Coat the baking dish with the allocated portion of olive oil.

   Ingredients used: 5.0 ml Olive Oil

   Cookware: baking dish

2. Step 2

   Heat the remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the zucchini and onion and cook until tender and the skillet is nearly dry.

   Timer: 10 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 10.0 ml Olive Oil, 150.0 gr Onion, 700.0 gr Zucchini

   Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

3. Step 3

   Add the corn, garlic, and thyme to the skillet. Cook over medium heat until the corn is hot and any released liquid has evaporated.

   Timer: 4 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 400.0 gr Corn, 1.0 gr Dried Thyme, 8.0 gr Garlic

   Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

4. Step 4

   Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook until it forms a smooth, lightly bubbling paste.

   Timer: 2 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 30.0 gr All-Purpose Flour, 30.0 gr Unsalted Butter

   Cookware: medium saucepan, whisk

5. Step 5

   Gradually whisk in the milk, followed by the cream. Cook over medium heat, whisking frequently, until the sauce gently bubbles and thickens.

   Timer: 6 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 120.0 ml Heavy Cream, 375.0 ml Whole Milk

   Cookware: medium saucepan, whisk

6. Step 6

   Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the portion of cheddar reserved for the sauce, along with the salt and black pepper, until smooth.

   Timer: 2 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 1.0 gr Black Pepper, 140.0 gr Cheddar Cheese, 6.0 gr Fine Salt

   Cookware: medium saucepan, wooden spoon

7. Step 7

   Fold the cooked vegetables into the cheese sauce, then spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.

   Cookware: baking dish, large skillet, medium saucepan, wooden spoon

8. Step 8

   Combine the breadcrumbs with the remaining cheddar in a mixing bowl, then scatter the topping evenly over the casserole.

   Ingredients used: 60.0 gr Breadcrumb, 40.0 gr Cheddar Cheese

   Cookware: baking dish, mixing bowl

9. Step 9

   Bake at 190°C until the sauce is bubbling and the topping is golden brown.

   Timer: 25 min (fixed)

   Cookware: baking dish

10. Step 10

    Let the bake stand before serving so the sauce can settle slightly.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking dish