This lovely Zucchini Gratin Recipe is very easy to make and delicious! Served with a crunchy topping of gruyere and Panko. Perfect side dish for dinner.
Zucchini Gratin Recipe
Yum! How I love Gratins.. They are so comforting, easy to make, and a great way to eat vegetables! This zucchini gratin is just heavenly! I season it with a little rosemary that gives an aromatic and complex flavor and is served with a crunchy topping of Panko and Gruyere cheese.
Serve this gratin as a side dish from an easy weeknight meal to your upcoming Thanksgiving Feast, as Zucchini compliments the flavor of turkey and stuffing well.
You can also combine Zucchini and Yellow Squash to create a pretty dish. I was lucky to have found some huge Zucchinis last week at the supermarket and found a great excuse to cook them.
I usually make gratins using Bechamel sauce but this time I decided to lighten it up, and luckily it worked! The rosemary and zucchini flavors were spot on and the crunchy topping just took it to a whole new level.
To make this Easy Zucchini Gratin Recipe just toss some sliced Zucchini in a bowl with salt, pepper, olive oil, and rosemary (dry or fresh). They arrange them nicely on a baking or gratin dish. I like a scalloped/ shingle pattern since it looks more elegant, but you can certainly use the pattern that suits you most.
Arrange them in a single layer so the Zucchini slices can cook evenly. Otherwise, the top ones are going to cook and the bottom ones won’t. This recipe can be halved, doubled, or even tripled depending on how many people you are expecting.
At this stage, bake for 15-20 minutes or until the Zucchini gets softer and starts to brown around the edges. Remove from the oven and add the topping. Let it bake for 15 minutes more or until browned.
You won’t believe how beautifully the top browns off. I am craving some more! Hope you can try it at home and let me know how it comes out!
Easy Zucchini Gratin Recipe
Ingredients
For Gratin
- 2 large Zucchinis sliced thinly, or 3 Medium Ones
- 1 1/2 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Teaspoon Dried Rosemary
- Salt and Pepper
For Topping
- 1/2 Cup Panko you may substitute for bread crumbs
- 1/4 Cup Gruyere cheese grated
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven to 375 Degrees F
- In a bowl, combine the Zucchini slices with salt, pepper, olive oil and rosemary
- Arrange them in a shingle pattern on a gratin or baking dish
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the zucchini softens and starts to brown
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl mix the oil, panko and cheese until combined
- Remove gratin from oven and spread the topping all over the dish
- Bake for 15 minutes more or until topping is browned
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
You may also like:
Low-Carb Broccoli Cauliflower Rice
Ranch Whole Roasted Cauliflower
Leave a Reply