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Au gratin zucchini with cheesy topping and wooden spoon

Easy and Indulgent Au Gratin Zucchini Recipes

Easy and Indulgent Au Gratin Zucchini Recipes is a practical, flavor-forward au gratin zucchini recipes recipe with clear ingredients and step-by-step instructions. - **Dietary:** Gluten-free, grain-free, keto-friendly, low-carb.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • skillet
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter for sauce
  • 2 pounds zucchini (approximately 4 medium), cut into 1/4-inch rounds
  • 1 shallot, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 /2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 /2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup Gruyere cheese, divided
  • 3 /4 cup blanched almond flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted for topping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a large casserole dish with butter or cooking spray.
  • Arrange a layer of zucchini rounds in the bottom of the dish, overlapping slightly. Set aside the remaining zucchini.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add shallot and garlic; cook 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened.
  • Pour in heavy cream and increase heat to high. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute until slightly thickened.
  • Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese and 1/2 cup of the Gruyere cheese.
  • Pour half of the cheese sauce over the zucchini layer. Add the second layer of zucchini. Pour the remaining sauce over the top.
  • Combine almond flour and melted butter in a bowl until crumbs form. Sprinkle crumbs over the casserole and top with the remaining Gruyere cheese.
  • Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, or until the topping is light brown and the zucchini is fork-tender.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

- **Texture:** The recipe yields crisp-tender zucchini. For a soft texture, precook zucchini rounds in olive oil in a skillet before layering.
- **Topping Variations:** Alternatives include using only Gruyere cheese, crushed pork rinds, pistachio topping, or regular/gluten-free breadcrumbs (if not following a low-carb diet).
- **Crumbs:** Larger almond flour crumbs can be broken up further after baking for a crispier texture.
- **Storage:** Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrige
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