Zucchini Gratin
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Zucchini Gratin
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This zucchini gratin is layers of tender sauteed zucchini and cheese in a creamy sauce, topped with breadcrumbs and baked to perfection. A simple yet elegant side dish!
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Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter divided use
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 pounds zucchini cut into 1/2 inch slices
- 1/2 cup onion diced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese
- 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pan over medium heat. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Add the zucchini and onion to the pan and cook for 5-6 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove the zucchini mixture from the pan and place in a bowl. Cover to keep warm.
- Wipe out the pan with a paper towel.
- Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in the pan. Add the flour and whisk to combine.
- Cook the flour mixture for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Whisk in the milk and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the cream, thyme and salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook the sauce for an additional 2 minutes or until just thickened.
- Coat a 6 cup baking dish with cooking spray.
- Place 1/4 of the sauce in the bottom of the pan.
- Add 1/3 of the zucchini mixture.
- Top the zucchini mixture with 1/4 of the sauce and 1/3 of the cheese.
- Continue layering the zucchini, sauce and cheese.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the top of the final layer.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese has melted and breadcrumbs are golden brown.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Notes
- When you sauté your zucchini, be careful not to overcook it. You want the zucchini just tender, not soft.
- Skip the pre-shredded bags of cheese. They tend to have anti-caking agents and the cheese does not melt as well.
- I prefer cooking up fresh zucchini. However, if you use frozen zucchini be sure to thaw it first and remove any excess water.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
366kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Cholesterol
83mg
(28%)
Sodium
432mg
(18%)
Potassium
424mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1110IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
21.5mg
(24%)
Calcium
370mg
(37%)
Iron
1.4mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 366 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 366kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 432mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 424mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1110IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 21.5mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 370mg | 37% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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