Baked Parmesan Zucchini Gratin
A comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender zucchini topped with crispy breadcrumbs and melted Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko works great for extra crunch!)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the sliced zucchini, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and Italian herbs in a large bowl. Stir well until everything is nicely coated.
- Transfer the zucchini mixture to a greased baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Mix the breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese in a separate bowl until combined.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the zucchini.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the zucchini is tender.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, then serve warm.
Notes
For best results, use a mandoline slicer for even zucchini slices. Don’t skip the olive oil for added moisture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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