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Zucchini Gratin
This recipe for cheesy baked zucchini gratin features summer squash and onions in a creamy sauce topped with crispy, buttery breadcrumbs. It tastes light and rich at the same time with a delicate, mouthwatering flavor and can be on your table in under an hour.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 50 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 40 min👤 Nicole Gaffney📖 coleycooks
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- oven
- skillet
- baking dish
- pan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat the oven to 400 ℉.
2
Butter a small, shallow baking dish, about 7" x 10", or a 9-inch cast iron skillet and set aside.
3
Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for about ⏱️ 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are softened but not browned.
4
Add the zucchini, toss around, then cover and cook for about ⏱️ 8 minutes until softened.
zucchini (2 medium or 1 extra large, sliced ¼ inch thick)1 lb
5
Add the salt, pepper and nutmeg, then sprinkle the flour over top and mix.
unsalted butter (divided, plus more for buttering the baking dish)4 tablespoonssalt1 teaspoonflour2 tablespoons
6
Add the milk, stir and continue cooking until the mixture has thickened, about ⏱️ 3-4 minutes.
7
Pour the zucchini mixture into the prepared baking dish.
zucchini (2 medium or 1 extra large, sliced ¼ inch thick)1 lb
8
Combine the breadcrumbs with the Gruyere cheese and sprinkle over the zucchini, then dot the remaining tablespoon of butter evenly over the top.
zucchini (2 medium or 1 extra large, sliced ¼ inch thick)1 lb
9
Bake for about ⏱️ 20 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbling.
10
Sprinkle chopped parsley or chives over the top to garnish, if desired. Allow to cool at least ⏱️ 10 minutes before serving.
fresh parsley or chives (minced to garnish (optional))
Nutrition Facts
calories
238 kcal
fat Content
15 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
5 g
sodium Content
621 mg
protein Content
9 g
trans Fat Content
0.3 g
cholesterol Content
41 mg
carbohydrate Content
19 g
saturated Fat Content
9 g
unsaturated Fat Content
5 g
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