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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheesy Zucchini Gratin, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 31
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 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 22%
- Protein 15.48 g Good Source 31%
- Carbohydrate 35.39 g 13%
- Total Fat 26.29 g High 34%
- Saturated Fat 15.1 g High 76%
- Trans Fat 0.18 g High --
- Cholesterol 71.5 mg High 24%
- Sodium 328.39 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 2.9 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 5.76 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 446.01 mg Good Source 34%
- Iron 1.14 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 379.21 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 46.84 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 10.75 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.54 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
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.
- Is Cheesy Zucchini Gratin healthy?
- Cheesy Zucchini Gratin has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 442.23 calories and 15.48 g of protein, or 31% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 328.39 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 15.1 g (76% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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