Creamy Chayote Squash Gratin: My Chorizo Twist!

Name: Creamy Chayote Squash Gratin: My Chorizo Twist!
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 2 medium chayote squash (about 1.5 lbs/680g total), peeled, halved, and thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml); 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced (about 1 cup); 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons); 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (2.5 ml); 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (1.25 ml); Salt; freshly ground black pepper; 4 ounces (113g) Mexican chorizo, removed from casing; 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml); 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (57 g); 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (28g); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)

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Turn humble chayote squash into a flavour bomb! This Creamy Chayote & Chorizo Gratin is Spanish-Mexican comfort food at its finest. Get the recipe!

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Ingredients

2 medium chayote squash (about 1.5 lbs/680g total), peeled, halved, and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (2.5 ml)
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (1.25 ml)
Salt
freshly ground black pepper
4 ounces (113g) Mexican chorizo, removed from casing
1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (57 g)
1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (28g)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)