Chayote Gratin
Chayote Gratin
Ingredients
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) butter
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) flour
- 2 cups (500 ml) hot milk
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- 1 pinch ground cloves
- Salt and pepper
- 4 chayote, peeled under water (see note), thinly sliced
- 1 cup (250 ml) grated St. Paulin cheese, approximately
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F).
- In a saucepan, sauté the onion in the butter. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute, while stirring. Add the milk and stir until it thickens. Sprinkle with the nutmeg and clove. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- In a pot of water, cook the chayote until al dente. Spread the chayote in a baking dish. Cover with the bechamel. Sprinkle with the cheese and bake for about 20 minutes. Brown under the broiler.
Chayote Gratin