Cheesy Chayote Au Gratin: A New Family Favorite!

Name: Cheesy Chayote Au Gratin: A New Family Favorite!
Ingredients: 2 large chayote squash (approximately 1.5 lbs / 680g), peeled, halved, and thinly sliced; 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup / 150g); 3 cloves garlic, minced; 4 tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter; 4 tablespoons (30g) all-purpose flour; 3 cups (720ml) whole milk; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); 1 1/2 cups (approximately 170g) shredded Gruyere cheese, divided; 1 cup (approximately 113g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided; Salt; freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs (plain or panko); 1 tablespoon olive oil

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Looking for unique chayote recipes? This creamy Chayote Au Gratin is a delicious twist on potato gratin! Smoked paprika adds a hint of magic.

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Ingredients

2 large chayote squash (approximately 1.5 lbs / 680g), peeled, halved, and thinly sliced
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup / 150g)
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter
4 tablespoons (30g) all-purpose flour
3 cups (720ml) whole milk
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 1/2 cups (approximately 170g) shredded Gruyere cheese, divided
1 cup (approximately 113g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
Salt
freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs (plain or panko)
1 tablespoon olive oil