Best Zucchini And Parmesan Gratin Recipes

GRATIN DE COURGETTES AU PARMESAN (ZUCCHINI AND PARMESAN GRATIN)

Steps:

• Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; saute onion, carrots, and parsley until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Add zucchini and saute until zucchini is tender, about 15 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Butter a baking dish. Heat a kettle or pot of water to boiling.
• Beat eggs, cream, and Parmesan cheese together in a bowl; stir in zucchini mixture. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish.
• Place a clean kitchen towel in the bottom of a roasting pan. Arrange the baking dish on top of the towel and pour boiling water halfway up the sides of the baking dish, creating a water bath.
• Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and set, about 45 minutes.

ZUCCHINI AND SUMMER SQUASH GRATIN WITH PARMESAN AND FRESH THYME

Steps:

• To cook the onions: In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
• Add the onions and sauté, stirring frequently, until limp and golden brown, about 20 minute Reduce the heat to medium-low if they're browning too quickly.
• Add the garlic and sauté until soft and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Spread the onions and garlic evenly in the bottom of an oiled 2-quart shallow gratin dish (preferably oval).
• Let cool.
• To assemble the gratin: Heat the oven to 375°F.
• Put the tomato slices on a shallow plate to drain for a few minutes and then discard the collected juices.
• In a medium bowl, toss the zucchini and squash slices with 1-1/2 Tbsp of the olive oil, 2 Tbsp of the thyme, and 1/2 teaspoons of the salt.
• Reserve half of the cheese for the top of the gratin.
• Sprinkle 1 Tbsp of the thyme over the onions in the gratin.
• Starting at one end of the baking dish, lay a row of slightly overlapping tomato slices across the width of the dish and sprinkle with a little of the cheese.
• Next, lay a row of zucchini, overlapping the tomatoes by two-thirds, and sprinkle with cheese.
• Repeat with a row of squash, and then repeat rows, sprinkling each with cheese, until the gratin is full.
• Season lightly with pepper and the remaining 1/2 tsp salt.
• Drizzle the remaining 1-1/2 Tbsp olive oil over all.
• Combine the reserved cheese with the remaining 1 Tbsp thyme and sprinkle this over the whole gratin.
• Cook until well-browned all over and the juices have bubbled for a while and reduced considerably, 65 to 70 minutes.
• Let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

ZUCCHINI AND PARMESAN GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Farenheit.
• Spray a 9-inch square baking pan with nonstick spray. (You can use another size of pan, but be sure that the mixture is no more than 1 1/2 inches thick in the pan.)
• Mix all of the ingredients together well and pour into the pan.
• Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese to taste.
• Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown.

ZUCCHINI AND SUMMER SQUASH GRATIN WITH PARMESAN AND FRESH THYME

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until limp and golden brown, about 20 minutes. Spread the onions evenly in the bottom of an oiled 2 quart shallow baking dish (preferably round). Let cool.
• Heat the oven to 375*. Put the tomato slices on a shallow plate to drain for a few minutes and then discard the collected juices. In a medium bowl, toss the zucchini and squash with 1 1/2 tablespoons of the olive oil, 2 tablespoons of the thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Reserve half of the cheese for the top of the gratin.
• Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the thyme over the onions in the dish. Starting at one end of the baking dish, lay a row of slightly overlapping tomato slices across the width of the dish and sprinkle with a little of the cheese. Next, lay a row of zucchini, overlapping the tomatoes by two-thirds, and sprinkle with cheese. Repeat with a row of squash, and then repeat rows, sprinkling with cheese, until the dish is full.
• Season lightly with pepper and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Drizzle the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil over the vegetables. Combine the reserved cheese with the remaining 1 tablespoon of thyme and sprinkle this over the whole gratin. Cook until well browned all over and the juices have bubbled for a while and reduced considerably, about 50-60 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes before serving. Serves 6-8 as a side dish.