Baked Zucchini Gratin with Parmesan

Name: Baked Zucchini Gratin with Parmesan
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 large, thinly sliced (1/4 inch thick) zucchini; 2 tbsp, melted butter; 1/2 cup, grated parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 clove, minced garlic; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

A creamy, cheese-topped gratin made with thinly sliced zucchini, roasted until golden and tender for a perfect low-carb side dish.

Cuisine: American

Category: Keto

Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 35 minutes.

Serves 6.

Ingredients

2 large, thinly sliced (1/4 inch thick) zucchini
2 tbsp, melted butter
1/2 cup, grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 clove, minced garlic
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1 tbsp melted butter.
Step 2: Arrange 2 cups thinly sliced zucchini in a single layer in the dish. Drizzle with 1 tbsp melted butter and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1 minced garlic clove.
Step 3: Whisk together 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup grated parmesan, and 1 tbsp melted butter until smooth.
Step 4: Pour cream mixture evenly over zucchini, covering all slices.
Step 5: Bake for 32-35 minutes, until top is golden and zucchini is tender when pierced with a fork.
Step 6: Sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and rest for 5 minutes before serving.