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    Home » Side Dishes

    Keto Chayote Gratin

    Published: Oct 31, 2019 · Updated: Oct 27, 2022 by Angela Coleby · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads ·

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    Chayote squash is pan fried and then baked in a low carb creamy sauce to make a delicious cheesy side dish. This keto chayote gratin is perfect served with a roast beef or ham dish.

    The chayote makes a great potato replacement for a creamy gratin. I sliced the chayote into long strips, but you could cut them into thin scallops for a more traditional gratin looking dish.

    creamy keto chayote gratin

    Chayote gratin is a very popular side dish in the West Indies and uses a bechamel sauce. Here, I used a low carb cheese sauce made with cream and cheese and cooked it all in one pan without making the sauce separately. You could add bacon to this dish before baking for an extra layer of flavor.

    Try a stuffed Chayote for another side dish too.

    What is a Gratin?

    Originally created in France, a gratin is traditional thinly sliced potatoes baked in a rich cheesy sauce.   The vegetables are baked in a shallow dish and cooked until the top is golden. I've used chayote to keep the gratin low in carbs.

    keto chayote gratin

    What Cheese To Use?

    If you are a cheese lover, you can used any cheese that melts well. I used a strong English Cheddar cheese, but Gruyere is the cheese of choice for a gratin but Fontina or a strong Gouda work well. Add Parmesan for an extra strong cheese flavor.

    HOW TO MAKE KETO CHAYOTE GRATIN

    A visual guide on how to make a chayote gratin

    Gather your Chayotes
    Peel, core & slice
    Fry in a pan with onions & garlic
    Add cheese & cream
    Pour into baking dish
    Bake until golden

    GRATIN BAKING TIPS

    • Ensure the chayote are cooked well as they can take a while to bake. It’s often best to precook them before making a gratin.
    • Add chopped spring onions, diced ham or bacon for variety.
    • If you want a crispy topping, sprinkle pork rinds or low carb breadcrumbs on top.
    • If you can’t find chayote, zucchini makes a great replacement.
    • Play around with herbs and spices with thyme, basil and nutmeg as a few that would enhance the flavour.

    OTHER LOW CARB GRATIN DISHES TO TRY:

    Zucchini Gratin

    Brussel Sprouts & Walnut Gratin

    Broccoli Bake with Brie

    Turnip Gratin

    Eggplant Gratin

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    chayote gratin

    Keto Chayote Gratin

    Angela Coleby
    A low carb cheesy gratin made with chayote is a great alternative to potatoes.
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 40 mins
    Total Time 1 hr
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American, Caribbean
    Servings 6 Servings
    Calories 205 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 4 Chayote
    • 1 onion peeled and chopped
    • 3 cloves garlic peeled and finely chopped
    • ½ cup cream, heavy whipping
    • 1 cup Cheddar cheese grated
    • ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Peel and cut chayote like a pear into quarters and core.
    • Cut into long thin slices.
    • Heat the olive oil in a frying pan on a medium heat and gently fry the onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes.
    • Add the chayote and fry for another further 5-8 minutes until the pieces are slightly golden.
    • Add the cream and cheese, stir until the cheese has melted. Season with the salt & pepper.
    • Spoon the mixture into a baking dish and bake at 180C/350F degrees for 40 minutes.

    Notes

    The net carbs will be the total carb count minus the fibre count. Carb count excludes sugar alcohols.
    Any nutritional analysis on the website is based on an estimate, calculated by http://nutritiondata.self.com from the individual ingredients in each recipe. Variations may occur for various reasons, including product availability and food preparation. We make no representation or warranty of the accuracy of this information.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 205kcalCarbohydrates: 5.3gProtein: 8.8gFat: 16.9gFiber: 1.2g
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