End of Summer Zucchini Gratin – Oracibo

Ingredients

• 1 lb. zucchini, sliced into 1/8” rounds
• 1 Tbsp. EVO
• 1/8 tsp. each salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1 ½ – 2 cups corn kernels, if frozen corn is used, drain well
• 2 – 3 slices bacon, preferably double smoked
• 1 small onion, chopped fine
• ½ cup Panko crumbs
• 1 Tbsp. melted butter
• 2 Tbsp. finely chopped parsley
• 2 Tbsp. each unsalted butter & unbleached flour
• 1 ½ cups milk, preferably 2%
• 1 cup grated extra old cheddar, such as well aged Canadian or English Cheddar
• ½ cup each of grated Gruyere or Monterey Jack & Parmesan cheese
• 1/8 tsp. paprika
• ¼ tsp. Tabasco sauce