Cheesy Zucchini Gratin
Cheesy Zucchini Gratin layers tender zucchini and yellow squash in a rich Gruyere sauce, then finishes with a crisp panko crust. Fresh basil and rosemary add fragrant notes that balance the buttery, subtly garlicky base. Serve it warm as a summer side or a cozy dinner accompaniment when you want something comforting yet bright.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Combine the Gruyere cheese and panko bread crumbs in a bowl.
- 3
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the zucchini, yellow squash, shallots, and garlic; cook and stir until softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in the basil, rosemary, salt, and black pepper; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 4
Stir the flour into the skillet. Slowly pour in the cream while stirring and cook until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in half of the cheese mixture. Remove from the heat.
- 5
Transfer the zucchini mixture to a baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese mixture.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and golden brown, about 20 minutes.
- Calories 442.23 kcal High
- Protein 15.48 g Good Source
- Carbs 35.39 g Moderate
- Total Fat 26.29 g High
- Saturated Fat 15.1 g High
- Trans Fat 0.18 g High
- Cholesterol 71.5 mg High
- Sodium 328.39 mg Moderate
- Fiber 2.9 g Moderate
- Sugar 5.76 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 454.12 mg Good Source
- Iron 1.14 mg Low Source
- Potassium 379.21 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 46.84 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 16.0 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.7 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Cheesy Zucchini Gratin is a French side dish recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, and Fresh Basil. Each serving provides about 442.23 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheesy Zucchini Gratin?
- It is a French gratin recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
- What is Cheesy Zucchini Gratin made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, Fresh Basil, Fresh Rosemary. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cheesy Zucchini Gratin?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 442.23 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheesy Zucchini Gratin easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 6 steps.
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