Name: Creamy Chayote Gratin
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 chayote squash; 2 shallots (minced); 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon flour; 3/4 cup milk; 11/2 teaspoons salt (divided); 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (chopped); 1 cup shredded gruyere (emmental or comte cheese, divided); 1/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs (or dried)