Description
Zucchini Gratin is a creamy baked dish made with tender zucchini, garlic, rich cream, and melted cheese topped with golden breadcrumbs. Perfect as a comforting side or vegetarian main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup grated Gruyère
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Sauté onion and garlic.
- Add zucchini and cook 5–7 minutes.
- Layer in baking dish.
- Pour cream mixture over.
- Top with cheese and breadcrumbs.
- Bake 30–35 minutes until golden.
Notes
Sauté zucchini first to prevent excess moisture. Best served warm. Store up to 3 days refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 65mg