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Easy To Prepare Cheesy Potatoes And Zucchini Au Gratin

Cheesy Potatoes And Zucchini Au Gratin is a simple recipe that requires little preparation and great rewards. Get the recipe for cheesy potatoes and zucchini au gratin here.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6
Calories: 255 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 5 small potatoes
  • 1 ½ zucchini
  • 3 cloves garlic pushed through a garlic press
  • 1 tsp herbs de provence
  • 1 c half and half
  • 1 c gruyere cheese grated
  • 1 ¾ tsp salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400 F.
  2. Using a mandolin or a sharp knife, thinly slice the potatoes into ⅛ inch slices and zucchini into ¼ inch slices.* (See Note 1)
  3. Grease 8 x 6 baking dish and arrange sliced vegetables in a circular pattern in a dish, overlapping slightly. 
  4. In a measuring glass combine half and half, herbs de Provence, 1 teaspoon of salt, pepper and garlic. Give everything a whisk.
  5. Pour sauce over the vegetables.
  6. Sprinkle gratin with grated Gruyere cheese.
  7. Cover the dish with a foil, pop it in the oven and bake for 40 minutes. Carefully remove the foil and continue baking for 10 more minutes.
  8. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Note 1
  • After you sliced the zucchini, sprinkle them with about ¾ teaspoon of salt and let them rest for about 10 minutes in a colander. This will help to pull some water out of zucchini. The, dry the zucchini with a paper towel and arrange in a baking dish along with potatoes.
  • Pre-salting the zucchini. Several readers commented that their Courgette Gratin comes out watery because zucchini releases too much liquid. I've never had this issue before, but to be on the safe side, I recommend salting zucchini before cooking. This will help to pull a little bit of water out of zucchini. 
  • Here's how to do it:
  • After you sliced the zucchini, sprinkle them with about ¾ teaspoon of salt and let them rest for about 10 minutes in a colander. Set the colander over a sink or a bowl.
  • After that, pat dry the zucchini with a paper towel and proceed to the next cooking step.
  • Storing and Reheating. You can store Zucchini Au Gratin covered in a refrigerator for 2-3 days. Reheat in a microwave. Since, it's a potato and cream-based dish, I wouldn't advice to freeze it.

Nutrition Information

Calories 255kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 9.9g (20%) Fat 10.7g (16%) Saturated Fat 6.3g (32%) Cholesterol 35mg (12%) Sodium 478mg (20%) Potassium 855mg (24%) Fiber 4.6g (18%) Sugar 2.6g (5%) Calcium 190mg (19%) Iron 1.1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 255

% Daily Value*

Calories 255kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 9.9g 20%
Fat 10.7g 16%
Saturated Fat 6.3g 32%
Cholesterol 35mg 12%
Sodium 478mg 20%
Potassium 855mg 18%
Fiber 4.6g 18%
Sugar 2.6g 5%
Calcium 190mg 19%
Iron 1.1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.