Zucchini Au Gratin Recipe | Scalloped Zucchini Baked Dish
Today we will be going over What to do With All That Zucchini – Part Five. How to make Zucchini Au Gratin (or Scalloped Zucchini Baked Dish). Follow along and see how to make this creamy & delicious side dish! By combining sliced zucchini with layers of creamy cheese sauce & shredded cheese, the result is a wonderful savory baked dish that is oh so good!
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Zucchini Au Gratin / Scalloped Zucchini Baked Dish
Follow along and see how to make this creamy & delicious side dish! By combining sliced zucchini with layers of creamy cheese sauce & shredded cheese, the result is a wonderful savory baked dish that is oh so good!
Ingredients
- 3-4 Medium Zucchini (or 2 Large) - About 3 Lb total [plus salt to sprinkle over to help remove moisture from Zucchini once sliced]
- 1 Tbl Butter
- 1 tsp Minced Garlic (2 cloves)
- 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream or Half & Half
- 4 oz Cream Cheese (If you want it extra creamy, use the whole 8 oz package of Cream Cheese!)
- 1/2 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (for Sauce)
- 1/4 Cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- 1/2 Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (for layering with zucchini) [or more if you want it extra cheesy!]
- 1/2 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (for layering with zucchini) [or more if you want it extra cheesy!]
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- Place 1/4" sliced zucchini on a paper towel and sprinkle with salt. Let sit @ 30 min to help draw out the moisture from the zucchini slices (this will help prevent a soggy baked dish). Then blot zucchini slices dry and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce by placing the Butter in a Pan over medium heat until melted. Then add the Garlic and cook a few minutes until fragrant.
- Add in the Heavy Cream (or Half & Half) and Cream Cheese, cook down until smooth.
- Then stir in the Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Shredded Parmesan Cheese, Onion Powder and Salt & Pepper to taste, cooking until a smooth cheese sauce results. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a baking dish, arrange the Zucchini Slices in rows, overlapping slightly, to create a layer.
- Spread/Dollop cheese sauce over Zucchini Slice layer, then sprinkle with Shredded Cheddar Cheese & Shredded Mozzarella Cheese. Repeat until Zucchini Slices are used up.
- Bake (uncovered) for 30-35 min, until golden brown on top.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
- Enjoy!
You can make this awesome side dish as creamy & cheesy as you like, by adding more cream cheese & shredded cheese to the sauce and layers! Or you could make it on the healthier side by using reduced fat cream cheese & shredded cheeses and keeping their portions to a minimum. This baked dish is a great savory zucchini recipe option for going with your next meal!
This Is A Great Way To Use Zucchini For A Savory Recipe. The Creamy Zucchini Au Gratin / scalloped zucchini baked dish, with its Added Crunchy Topping of shredded cheese Is Oh So Good!
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