Description
Discover the ultimate cheesy zucchini gratin that’s creamy, golden, and irresistibly comforting. Perfect for cozy nights or impressing dinner guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis, thinly sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
- ½ cup whole milk (120 ml)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (100 g)
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère or mozzarella cheese (100 g)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (30 g), for greasing
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
- Wash and thinly slice zucchinis into ¼-inch rounds. Sprinkle lightly with salt, let sit 10 minutes, then pat dry.
- In a bowl, combine heavy cream, milk, garlic, nutmeg, salt, pepper, and half the Parmesan cheese. Whisk until smooth.
- Layer zucchini slices in the dish, pour a portion of the cream mixture over, and sprinkle with Gruyère or mozzarella. Repeat layers, finishing with cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10–15 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Let gratin cool 5 minutes before serving and garnish with fresh thyme if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American