Description
Keto Cheesy Zucchini Gratin features tender slices of fresh zucchini swimming in a rich, velvety cream sauce and topped with a golden, bubbly cheese crust. This dish strikes the perfect balance between a sophisticated side and a kid-friendly favorite.
Ingredients
3 large Fresh Zucchini
1 cup Heavy Cream
3 cloves Garlic
1.5 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
1 tablespoon Avocado Oil
Sea Salt & Black Pepper to taste
1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme or Parsley
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with Avocado Oil
- Step 2: Slice the zucchini into uniform rounds, sprinkle with salt, let rest for 10 minutes, then pat dry
- Step 3: Place half of the zucchini slices in the baking dish and season with salt and pepper
- Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and minced garlic. Pour half over the zucchini
- Step 5: Sprinkle half of the cheddar and parmesan cheese over the first layer. Repeat layers
- Step 6: Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the zucchini is tender and cheese is bubbly and browned
- Step 7: Let it rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh thyme or parsley before serving
Notes
To maintain the texture, avoid skipping the 'sweating' process of zucchini slices.
For better melting, grate your cheese from a block rather than using pre-shredded cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg