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Cheesy Zucchini Gratin

Wonderfully rich and creamy with the best crisp/crusty topping! Plus, it's WAY HEALTHIER than the traditional potato gratin!!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American , Canadian

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • 3 cloves garlic pressed
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • 2 pounds zucchini cut into 1/4-inch thick slices*
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 9 tablespoons shredded gruyere cheese divided
  • ½ cup FRENCH'S® Crispy Fried Onions

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9-inch pie plate or coat with nonstick spray.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, garlic, thyme and nutmeg over medium heat until heated through, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add a layer of zucchini to the prepared baking dish in an overlapping pattern; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour 1/3 cup cream mixture over zucchini; sprinkle with 3 tablespoons Gruyere. Repeat with remaining zucchini slices, cream mixture and Gruyere to create 2 more layers.
  4. Place into oven and bake until bubbly and browned, about 20-25 minutes.
  5. Top with FRENCH'S® Crispy Fried Onions. Place into oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until onions are golden.
  6. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • *2 pounds is equivalent to about 4 medium-sized zucchini.